Grim Brown's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: very dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Brown Black for a darker step and Hull Red for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Grim Brown equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Grim Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Mage Hunter Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Military Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-27 Black Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green slightly lighter than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Vallejo
Humbrol
Citadel
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Grim Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Grim Brown?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Extra Dark Green at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Grim Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Grim Brown is a very dark moderate brown with a cool undertone (hex #1D1F12). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grim Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Hull Red for a lighter step and Brown Black for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.