Mustard Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.769. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9D714A 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
Rlm 79 (1942) AK11833
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Citadel
Catachan Flesh
Base
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Scale75
Iroko SC27
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Vambrace brown
Wave 3
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Army Painter
Amber Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flameon Caramel Brown S28
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rlm 79 (1942) · AK11833
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Catachan Flesh
Citadel · Base
Very close
Iroko · SC27
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Birch SC25
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Red Brown AK11434
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh
Army Painter · D&D Undead Set
Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Mustard Brown?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Mustard Brown is Rlm 79 (1942) (AK11833, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).
What color is Mustard Brown?
Mustard Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.769. Its screen color is approximately #9D714A with a matte finish.

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