Paint record

Bronze Brown

Vallejo

Metallic · #985B1C

MetallicVallejo Game Color

AK Interactive Brass is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. In our digital catalog, Bronze Brown is classified as a warm metallic gold, mid-tone and vivid. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Brass for a darker step and Gold for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.

Cross-brand results

Bronze Brown equivalents, brand by brand

1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Vallejo Bronze Brown.

The stored swatch for AK Interactive Brass is slightly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Bronze Brown. 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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familymetallic gold
Lightnessmid
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

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Pairs well with

Glacier Bluecomplement
Lavender Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

trim, jewelry and gold armor
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Bronze Brown?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Brass at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Citadel equivalent of Bronze Brown?

A Citadel candidate to check is Retributor Armour at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What finish is Bronze Brown?

The catalog classifies Bronze Brown as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.

What do I highlight and shade Bronze Brown with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Gold for a lighter step and Brass for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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