#A16F4E
Vallejo

Cork Brown

Model Color

acrylic
brown

Color Information

HEX

#A16F4E

RGB

161, 111, 78

LAB

51.3, 15.9, 26.3

Product Code

70.843

Closest catalog-color match

Balthasar Gold by Citadel (ΔE 2.0)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.0 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Warrior Skin by Army Painter (ΔE 1.2)

purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Cork Brown catalog data

More from Vallejo

Cork Brown by Vallejo (product code 70.843) is cataloged as acrylic, Model Color in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A16F4E, RGB 161/111/78, and CIELAB 51.3/15.9/26.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Cork Brown is a warm brown with medium value (L*: 51.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.7), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 51.3

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 30.7

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers