Grunge Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.115. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #864326 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.

AK Interactive

Deep Brown - Intense AK11102

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Shadow Flesh 042

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bugman's Glow

Base

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Red Rage

Wave 3

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Deep Brown - Intense · AK11102

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

Matt Red · AK4003

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

Medium Rust · AK707

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ral 8012 Rotbraun AK11328

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Light Blue -79-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Grunge Brown?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Grunge Brown is Deep Brown - Intense (AK11102, 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).

What color is Grunge Brown?

Grunge Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.115. Its screen color is approximately #864326 with a matte finish.