Light Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.929. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A25B31 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 5.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Grindhouse Orange

Dark Arts

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burnt Sienna 059

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Minotaur Hide

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

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Orange Brown · 70.981

Vallejo · Model Color

Blackert Brown · SFG40

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Approximate

Medium Rust · AK707

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Otyugh Brown

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Shadow Flesh -29- AK3014

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue

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Light Prussian Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Light Brown?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Light Brown is Blackert Brown (SFG40, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).

What color is Light Brown?

Light Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.929. Its screen color is approximately #A25B31 with a matte finish.