Earth's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive S.C.C. No.2 Brown, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Beasty Brown and Leather Brown, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Earth equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Earth's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive S.C.C. No.2 Brown, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 186 Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Tree Ancient, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Mud Rut, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Green Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.7. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Green Stuff World
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 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 Earth?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive S.C.C. No.2 Brown at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Earth?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Tree Ancient at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Earth?
The approximate digital swatch for Earth is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #563E26). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Earth with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Leather Brown for a lighter step and Beasty Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.