The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. Revell Mud Brown (RAL 8003) is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Saddle Brown for a darker step and Tan Earth for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Deep Brown equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Deep 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 Revell equivalent: Revell 80 Mud Brown (RAL 8003), similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 62 Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Quicksand Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Fur Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
The stored swatch for Revell Mud Brown (RAL 8003) is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Deep 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.
Revell
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Scale75
Citadel
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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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 Deep Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Mud Brown (RAL 8003) at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Deep Brown?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Fur Brown at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Deep Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #834B28). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Tan Earth for a lighter step and Saddle Brown for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.