Indian Shadow: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC23. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7D5041 finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Mahogany Brown 70.846

Base Flesh -17- AK3011

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Bugman Glow

Citadel · Base

Red Primer High Light · AK129

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Base Flesh -17- · AK3011

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Indian Shadow, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Tan Flesh 024

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dryad Brown WP3111P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Indian Shadow pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Indian Shadow?

The closest Citadel match for Scale75 Indian Shadow is Bugman Glow (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.4 (close match).

What color is Indian Shadow?

Indian Shadow is a standard brown miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC23. Its screen color is approximately #7D5041 with a matte finish.