Desert Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.767. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AB8556 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.

AK Interactive

Ral 8020 Braun AK11331

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dark Sun Yellow

Wave 1

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Warm Flesh S08

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ral 8020 Braun · AK11331

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Australian Camouflage Brown · AK11347

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Peanut Butter · SFG39

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP3087P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Base Flesh -17- AK3011

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Desert Brown?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Desert Brown is Ral 8020 Braun (AK11331, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).

What color is Desert Brown?

Desert Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.767. Its screen color is approximately #AB8556 with a matte finish.