Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099)
Base · #4F4337
The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), scoring 89 percent digital color similarity. Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099)'s approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ash Grey and Rlm 81 Version 2, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099) equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to AK Interactive Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099).
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 46 N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo German Tank Crew, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Cuirass Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Brown Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 29 Dark Earth, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Petroleum Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Scale75
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013) at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is German Tank Crew at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099)?
The approximate digital swatch for Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099) is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #4F4337). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 81 Version 2 for a lighter step and Ash Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.