Dragon Fang: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #978163 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.

Russian Sand 7 AK11370

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Golden Brown 062

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

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Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Medium Grey · AK787

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Worn Stone WP3010P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Beasty Brown 28.019

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

target

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Complementary paints

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

Russian Blue Base

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Payne's Grey

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dragon Fang?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Dragon Fang is Stone Grey (70.884, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.4 (close match).

What color is Dragon Fang?

Dragon Fang is a standard brown miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #978163 with a matte finish.