Brown Rose: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.803. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9C6560 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.

Citadel

Knight-Questor Flesh

Layer

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Advanced Flesh Tone S17

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Indian Shadow SC23

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.5 · different color

AK Interactive

Shadow Flesh AK11404

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 11.0 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Red Oxide PR101

Base Set

ΔE 13.1 · different color

Similar paints

Knight-Questor Flesh

Citadel · Layer

Very close

Monster Brown · WP1120

Army Painter · Warpaints

Reddish Flesh · 74.003

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Fur Brown WP3112P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Anthracite Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Brown Rose?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Brown Rose is Knight-Questor Flesh (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Brown Rose?

Brown Rose is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.803. Its screen color is approximately #9C6560 with a matte finish.