Bootstrap Brown: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3074P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5D4D4D 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.

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Gorthor Brown

Layer

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Plum S11

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Light

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

African Shadow SC24

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Smoke Ink · 70.939

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Rlm 61 · AK11814

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Scorched Earth

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Rlm 76 Version 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Bootstrap Brown?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Bootstrap Brown is Smoke Ink (70.939, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Bootstrap Brown?

Bootstrap Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3074P. Its screen color is approximately #5D4D4D with a matte finish.