The digital color reference is a muted, mid-tone grey leaning warm. The catalog suggests Rainy Grey as a darker color and Graphite as a lighter color to test, both from Scale75. Vallejo Rust is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Brown Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 Brown Grey have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Rust, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Amber Skin, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Wasteland Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
From Citadel: Citadel Baneblade Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.5).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Rust is slightly darker than the swatch for Brown Grey. 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.
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Scale75 Brown Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Rust at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Brown Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for Brown Grey is a mid-tone muted grey with a warm undertone (hex #87766F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Brown Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Graphite for a lighter step and Rainy Grey for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.