Dark Wood: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0 · WP2005. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #553C2D
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
Sepia
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Citadel
Gore-Grunta Fur
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 11.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Wood?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Dark Wood is Sepia (73.200, Game Color Ink) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Dark Wood?
Dark Wood is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0), code WP2005. Its screen color is approximately #553C2D with a translucent finish.