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Chestnut Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.746. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #603F36 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.

Pro Acryl
Dark Flesh 068
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Light
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Boar Hide
Wave 1
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Citadel
Gorthor Brown
Layer
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Dryad Brown WP3111P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Scale75
African Shadow SC24
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.5 · close match
AK Interactive
Saddle Brown AK11104
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.6 · close match

Similar paints

Dark Flesh · 068
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
Boar Hide
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Close
Oxide Brown Light
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Skeleton Bone WP1125
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Shadow Flesh AK3015
AK Interactive · Figures Series
target
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Complementary paints

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

Aii Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Chestnut Brown?
The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Chestnut Brown is Dark Flesh (068, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Chestnut Brown?
Chestnut Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.746. Its screen color is approximately #603F36 with a matte finish.

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