The stored digital swatch for Flat Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Wwi French Brown, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Linoleum Deck Brown and Brown, both Tamiya paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Flat Brown equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Flat Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Wwi French Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Boar Hide, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Advanced Flesh Tone, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Best Revell option: Revell 83 Rust, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Wwi French Brown slightly warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Vallejo
Scale75
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Flat Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Wwi French Brown at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Flat Brown?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Flat Brown at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Flat Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Flat Brown is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #704030). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Flat Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Brown for a lighter step and Linoleum Deck Brown for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.