Burnt Umber: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11229. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #1D1405
finish matte
type ink
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.
Army Painter
Dark Tone
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Black Templar
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 13.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Burnt Umber?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Burnt Umber is Dark Tone (Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).
What color is Burnt Umber?
Burnt Umber is a translucent brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11229. Its screen color is approximately #1D1405 with a matte finish.