Cork Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.843. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A16F4E finish matte type color family Orange

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.

Scale75
Arabic Shadow SC22
Scalecolor
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Citadel
Catachan Flesh
Base
ΔE 2.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Rlm 79 (1942) AK11833
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Vambrace brown
Wave 3
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Army Painter
Dorado Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Advanced Flesh Tone S17
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Arabic Shadow · SC22
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Very close
Catachan Flesh
Citadel · Base
Very close
Rlm 79 (1942) · AK11833
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Birch SC25
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Red Oxide PR101
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
target
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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Light Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Cork Brown?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Cork Brown is Arabic Shadow (SC22, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Cork Brown?
Cork Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.843. Its screen color is approximately #A16F4E with a matte finish.

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