Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4036. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #473231 finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Citadel

Rhinox Hide

Base

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Banshee Brown WP1404

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Burgundy S15

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown is Rhinox Hide (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown?

Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4036. Its screen color is approximately #473231 with a matte finish.