Filthy Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.037. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E99300 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

Volcanic Yellow AK11042

Phoenix Flames WP1446

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sahara Yellow SC11

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Honey Moon Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Similar paints

Sun Yellow · 28.018

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Volcanic Yellow · AK11042

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Skulker Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Fur Brown WP1122

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Filthy Brown?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Filthy Brown is Volcanic Yellow (AK11042, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Filthy Brown?

Filthy Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.037. Its screen color is approximately #E99300 with a matte finish.