The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Obsidian Skin, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. Satin Brown's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are WW1 Purple for a darker step and Satin US Dark Grey for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Satin Brown equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Satin Brown's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Obsidian Skin, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Druid Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Leather Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- Best Revell option: Revell 381 Brown/Braun (RAL 8025), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- From Citadel: Citadel Gorthor Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Revell
Citadel
Scale75
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
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Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Satin Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Obsidian Skin at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Satin Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Satin Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #5C4033). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Satin Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin US Dark Grey for a lighter step and WW1 Purple for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.