Flat Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.984. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #703F38 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.

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bony Spikes WP3089P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Alizarin Crimson

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Ion Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Flat Brown?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Flat Brown is Red Leather (SC30, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Flat Brown?

Flat Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.984. Its screen color is approximately #703F38 with a matte finish.