Green Stuff World Komodo Khaki is a close digital color candidate at 97 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Red Brown's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Brick Red and Tan, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Red Brown equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 4 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Komodo Khaki, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.7).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Plague Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Fur Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Skorne Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Best Revell option: Revell 382 Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Tan Earth, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.7. 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.
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Revell
AK Interactive
Tan Earth
Orange Brown
Japanese Brown
British Uniform Base
British Uniform Lights
Brass
Bronze
Gold
Rusty Gold
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
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 Humbrol Red Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Komodo Khaki at 97% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Red Brown?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Plague Brown at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Red Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Red Brown is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #8B5A2B). It is not a physical paint measurement.