Heavy Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.153. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7B674E 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.

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Baneblade Brown

Layer

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.2 · different color

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Very close

Old Wood · 70.761

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Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP3087P

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

Ghost Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Heavy Brown?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Heavy Brown is Reddish Grey (AK11017, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Heavy Brown?

Heavy Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.153. Its screen color is approximately #7B674E with a matte finish.