Gold Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.877. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BF873C 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.

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Peanut Butter SFG39

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Moonray Flesh SFG17

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Flesh Base 70.341

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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 Gold Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Gold Brown?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Gold Brown is Dark Sun Yellow (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Gold Brown?

Gold Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.877. Its screen color is approximately #BF873C with a matte finish.