Flat Earth's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. AK Interactive Mud Brown is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Leather Brown as a darker color and Us Olive Drab as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Flat Earth equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Flat Earth with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Mud Brown, a small digital color distance (delta E 2.0).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Beige Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Dryad Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-9 Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 83 Rust, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Beast Hide, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 2.0. 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
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Revell
P3 Paints
Scale75
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 5 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 Flat Earth?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Mud Brown at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Flat Earth?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Dryad Brown at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Flat Earth?
The approximate digital swatch for Flat Earth is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #69442A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Flat Earth with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Us Olive Drab for a lighter step and Leather Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.