Beasty Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.019. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #785841 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.

Two Thin Coats

Scabbard Brown

Wave 3

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Raf Dark Earth AK11841

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 3.3 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Indian Shadow SC23

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bugman's Glow

Base

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

BC Dark Brown · 70.768

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Scabbard Brown

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Very close

Raf Dark Earth · AK11841

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Flesh 74.015

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Blood Red Sky

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Beasty Brown?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Beasty Brown is Scabbard Brown (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Beasty Brown?

Beasty Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.019. Its screen color is approximately #785841 with a matte finish.