Humbrol Chocolate is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Dark Brown is classified as a warm brown, very dark and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Russian Green and Dark Olive Green, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Dark Brown equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Dark Brown have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 98 Chocolate, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Sepia, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Brigandine Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Bestial Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
The stored swatch for Humbrol Chocolate is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Dark Brown. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Revell
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Dark Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Chocolate at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Brown?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Sepia at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Brown is a very dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #3D2813). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Olive Green for a lighter step and Russian Green for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.