In the pot, German Cam Red Brown reads as a warm brown, dark and moderate. Matching it is straightforward: The Army Painter Obsidian Skin lands at 94 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For modelling, drop to WW1 Purple in the recesses and step up to Dark Grey on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is The Army Painter Obsidian Skin at 94% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Vallejo
Revell
Citadel
AK Interactive
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol German Cam Red Brown?
The closest same-finish match is The Army Painter Obsidian Skin at 94% color similarity.
What color is German Cam Red Brown?
German Cam Red Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #593E30).
What do I highlight and shade German Cam Red Brown with?
Highlight German Cam Red Brown toward Dark Grey and shade it down into WW1 Purple, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.