Parasite Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.042. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A35C1E 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 5.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Dark Orange Brown S26

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Skrag Brown

Layer

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Noble Steed Brown

Wave 1

ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Leather Brown WP1123

Warpaints

ΔE 10.1 · different color

Similar paints

Flesh Base · 70.341

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Approximate

Scrofulous Brown · 72.038

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Beige 70.917

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Burnt Orange 037

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Frost Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Parasite Brown?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Parasite Brown is Orange Brown (AK11101, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).

What color is Parasite Brown?

Parasite Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.042. Its screen color is approximately #A35C1E with a matte finish.