Cavalry Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.982. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #84443A 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.

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

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Red Oxide · PR101

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Flesh AK11402

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Tindalos Red SFG44

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Sky Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Cavalry Brown?

The closest Kimera Kolors match for Vallejo Cavalry Brown is Red Oxide (PR101, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Cavalry Brown?

Cavalry Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.982. Its screen color is approximately #84443A with a matte finish.