Old Brown Metal: equivalents & matches

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

hex #9A8975 finish metallic 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.

Citadel
Runelord Brass
Base
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Scale75
Dwarven Gold SC73
Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Vallejo
Copper 77.710
Metal Color
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Light Bronze 026
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Polished Silver
Speedpaint Set 2.0
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Oily Steel AK11211
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 10.6 · different color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Old Brown Metal?
The closest Citadel match for Two Thin Coats Old Brown Metal is Runelord Brass (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).
What color is Old Brown Metal?
Old Brown Metal is a metallic brown miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Dark Arts). Its screen color is approximately #9A8975 with a metallic finish.

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