The stored digital swatch for Cork Brown is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone. Rlm 79 (1942) from AK Interactive scores 89 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Light Mud and Dead Flesh, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Cork Brown equivalents in other ranges
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 Cork Brown.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 9 Tan, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Ruddy Umber, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Vambrace Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Midlund Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Ratskin Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Citadel
Scale75
Tamiya
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 4 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 Vallejo Cork Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942) at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Cork Brown?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Ruddy Umber at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Cork Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Cork Brown is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #A16F4E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Cork Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dead Flesh for a lighter step and Light Mud for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.