The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone brown leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Scrofulous Brown for a darker step and German Orange for a lighter step. Scale75 Orange Leather is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Orange Brown equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Orange Brown have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Orange Leather, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Ratskin Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Cork, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 9 Tan, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
Our digital comparison places Scale75 Orange Leather 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.
Scale75
Citadel
AK Interactive
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Revell
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
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 Vallejo Orange Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Orange Leather at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Orange Brown?
A Citadel candidate to check is Ratskin Flesh at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Orange Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Orange Brown is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #AC633A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Orange Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing German Orange for a lighter step and Scrofulous Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.