Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Wwi German Red Brown lands at 89 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Parasite Brown is a dark vivid brown with a warm undertone. Within the Vallejo range it ladders cleanly, Grunge Brown for the shadows and Succubus Skin for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Parasite Brown equivalents in other ranges
No brand clones Parasite Brown outright, but 2 ranges come close enough to swap. The best candidate from each catalog:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Wwi German Red Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.2).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Bogrin Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Nickel Azo Yellow, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.2).
- Best Revell option: Revell Rust, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.3).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya JGSDF Brown, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.7).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Quicksand Brown, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.7).
Worth knowing before you swap: AK Interactive Wwi German Red Brown runs slightly darker, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Parasite Brown?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Wwi German Red Brown at 89% color similarity.
What color is Parasite Brown?
Parasite Brown is a dark vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #6E3C19).
What do I highlight and shade Parasite Brown with?
Highlight Parasite Brown toward Succubus Skin and shade it down into Grunge Brown, both Vallejo paints in the same finish family.