Desolate Brown: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0 · WP2035. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #736446
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.
Citadel
Aggaros Dunes
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Vallejo
Brown
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sooty Black
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 10.2 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Olive
ΔE 16.2 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 19.8 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Desolate Brown?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Desolate Brown is Aggaros Dunes (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Desolate Brown?
Desolate Brown is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0), code WP2035. Its screen color is approximately #736446 with a translucent finish.