Orange Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.981. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AD623A 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 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burnt Sienna 059

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.8 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Red Brown / Red Brown Leather -19- AK3073

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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

Wwi German Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Light Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Orange Brown?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Orange Brown is Ratskin Flesh (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Orange Brown?

Orange Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.981. Its screen color is approximately #AD623A with a matte finish.