In our digital catalog, Cavalry Brown is classified as a warm red, dark and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Succubus Skin for a darker step and Bc Dark Brown for a lighter step. AK Interactive Shadow Flesh is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Cavalry Brown equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Cavalry Brown have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Shadow Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Bugman's Glow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 70 Brick Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Shadow Flesh is slightly more saturated and warmer than the swatch for Cavalry 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.
AK Interactive
Citadel
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 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 Vallejo Cavalry Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Shadow Flesh at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Cavalry Brown?
A Citadel candidate to check is Bugman's Glow at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Cavalry Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Cavalry Brown is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #84443A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Cavalry Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bc Dark Brown for a lighter step and Succubus Skin for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.