Burnt Umber: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11111. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2D1E01 finish matte type color family Orange

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.

Pro Acryl

Dark Bronze S24

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

German Camouflage Black Brown 70.822

Model Color

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Oak Brown WP1124

Warpaints

ΔE 10.1 · different color

Citadel

Dryad Bark

Base

ΔE 11.3 · different color

Scale75

Brown Leather SC31

Scalecolor

ΔE 12.1 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Dark

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.8 · different color

Two Thin Coats

Noir Brown

Dark Arts

ΔE 14.4 · different color

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Approximate

Nº5 Earth Brown · AK4221

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Burnt Umber, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ice Yellow AK11036

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Burnt Umber pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

Company Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Burnt Umber?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Burnt Umber is Dark Bronze (S24, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.5 (noticeable difference).

What color is Burnt Umber?

Burnt Umber is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11111. Its screen color is approximately #2D1E01 with a matte finish.