Bronze: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 81.123. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #6D4C21 finish satin 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.

British Uniform Base AK11437

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 4.7 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Green Brown S25

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Noble Steed Brown

Wave 1

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Gobi Brown SC12

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

English Uniform · 70.921

Vallejo · Model Color

British Khaki · AK11127

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Earth · 72.062

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ares Flesh

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wwi French Brown AK11304

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Frost Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Bronze?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Bronze is XV-88 (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Bronze?

Bronze is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 81.123. Its screen color is approximately #6D4C21 with a satin finish.