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Dusty Skull: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3085P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8B7C68 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.

Vallejo
Stone Grey 70.884
Model Color
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Citadel
Baneblade Brown
Layer
ΔE 2.0 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sandstone
Wave 1
ΔE 2.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Ija 30 Karekusa Iro (dry Grass) AK11905
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bone S23
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Thar Brown SC61
Scalecolor
ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 12.2 · different color

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Baneblade Brown
Citadel · Layer
Very close
Sandstone
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Very close
Forest Skin · 74.013
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Great Hall Grey WP3009P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
English Uniform 28.008
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
target
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Complementary paints

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

Ghost Grey
Vallejo · Game Color
Ghoul Grey
Army Painter · D&D Undead Set
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dusty Skull?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Dusty Skull is Stone Grey (70.884, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Dusty Skull?
Dusty Skull is a standard brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3085P. Its screen color is approximately #8B7C68 with a matte finish.

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