Burnished Red: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0 · WP2042. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #823C32
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Vallejo
Dwarf Skin
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Guilliman Flesh
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Burnished Red?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Burnished Red is Dwarf Skin (72.402, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Burnished Red?
Burnished Red is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0), code WP2042. Its screen color is approximately #823C32 with a translucent finish.