AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Dirty Grey for a darker step and Parasite Brown for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Grunge Brown equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Grunge 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 Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117), similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Idrian Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Advanced Flesh Tone, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Revell's closest color: Revell 83 Rust, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) is slightly cooler than the swatch for Grunge 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
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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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 Grunge Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Nº8 Earth Red (Fs 30117) at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Grunge Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Grunge Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #69361B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grunge Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Parasite Brown for a lighter step and Dirty Grey for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.