Sable Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.114. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #915E48 finish unknown 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.

Citadel

Bugman's Glow

Base

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Advanced Flesh Tone S17

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Ruddy Umber WP3113P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Advanced Flesh Tone · S17

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Complementary paints

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

Wwi German Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Sable Brown?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Sable Brown is Bugman's Glow (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Sable Brown?

Sable Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.114. Its screen color is approximately #915E48 with a unknown finish.