Red Brown's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Hull Red and Flat Earth, both Tamiya paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Brick Red, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Red Brown equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Red Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 70 Brick Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Dirty Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Brown Skin, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
Our digital comparison places Humbrol Brick Red slightly lighter 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.
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About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Red Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Brick Red at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Red Brown?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Red at 76% 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 dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #803020). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Red Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Flat Earth for a lighter step and Hull Red for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.