The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone orange leaning warm. The catalog suggests Orange Ochre as a darker color and Pastel Green as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. Two Thin Coats Dragon Fang is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Sepia equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Sepia have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Dragon Fang, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Ral 8020 Braun, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From Revell: Revell 16 Sandy yellow/Sand (RAL 1024), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Iroko, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Dragon Fang is slightly cooler. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Revell
Scale75
Citadel
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Tamiya
P3 Paints
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Found in 2 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 Sepia?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Dragon Fang at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Sepia?
The approximate digital swatch for Sepia is a mid-tone moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #A8885F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sepia with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Pastel Green for a lighter step and Orange Ochre for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.