Metallic Brown's approximate swatch sits in the metallic gold family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. Tamiya Dark Copper is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Metallic Brown equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Metallic Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Copper Penny, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Retributor Armour, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.9).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Brass, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.9).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold slightly cooler and more muted 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.
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Copper Penny
Molten Bronze
Bronze Badge
Bloodtracker Brown
Bogrin Brown
Bootstrap Leather
Skorne Flesh
Meaty Ochre
Idrian Flesh
Tharn Flesh
Citadel
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Tamiya Metallic Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Metallic Brown?
The catalog classifies Metallic Brown as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Metallic Brown with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Metallic Brown is Dark Copper from Tamiya. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.