Paint record

Scrofulous Brown

Vallejo

Base · #A85E17

Standard paintVallejo Game Color

The stored digital swatch for Scrofulous Brown is a mid-tone vivid brown with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Plague Brown and Orange Brown, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Revell Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001), scores 82 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.

Cross-brand results

Scrofulous Brown equivalents in other ranges

Review paint type as well as the color score for Scrofulous Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.

Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 382 Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).

Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Leather Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).

From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Cork, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).

The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Ember Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).

The stored swatch for Revell Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) is clearly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Scrofulous Brown. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familybrown
Lightnessmid
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Pastel Bluecomplement
Lavender Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

leather, wood and earth
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Scrofulous Brown?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What color is Scrofulous Brown?

The approximate digital swatch for Scrofulous Brown is a mid-tone vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #A85E17). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Scrofulous Brown with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Orange Brown for a lighter step and Plague Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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