Flat Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Wwi French Brown lands at 87 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For modelling, drop to Linoleum Deck Brown in the recesses and step up to Brown on the edges, both Tamiya paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Flat Brown equivalents in other ranges
Flat Brown is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Wwi French Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.6).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Boar Hide, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.8).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Advanced Flesh Tone, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.8).
Best Revell option: Revell Rust, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.8).
Check it on a spare model first, because AK Interactive Wwi French Brown sits slightly warmer than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Vallejo
Scale75
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Flat Brown?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Wwi French Brown at 87% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Flat Brown?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Flat Brown at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Flat Brown?
Flat Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #704030).
What do I highlight and shade Flat Brown with?
Highlight Flat Brown toward Brown and shade it down into Linoleum Deck Brown, both Tamiya paints in the same finish family.