Desolate Brown: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint Set 2.0. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #7A703B
finish translucent
type speedpaint
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
Dark Green
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Citadel
Aggaros Dunes
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sooty Black
ΔE 11.9 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Necrosis Green Wash
ΔE 13.5 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Ochre
ΔE 16.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 26.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Desolate Brown?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Desolate Brown is Dark Green (76.512, Wash FX) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.2 (close match).
What color is Desolate Brown?
Desolate Brown is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint Set 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #7A703B with a translucent finish.