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Dark Chocolate: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.118. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #522721 finish unknown 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.

AK Interactive
Dark Shadow Flesh AK3015
Figures Series
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Scale75
Arbuckles Brown SFG34
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Army Painter
Dryad Brown WP3111P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Citadel
Thondia Brown
Base
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Crimson S19
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ishtar Pink SFG07
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Burgundy S15
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Chocolate 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 AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Chocolate?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Dark Chocolate is Dark Shadow Flesh (AK3015, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.118. Its screen color is approximately #522721 with a unknown finish.

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