Military Shade: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic Wash · WP3209P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #4E4C33
finish translucent
type wash
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
Plague Green
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Citadel
Mortarion Grime
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Olive
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sooty Black
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 10.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 22.7 · different color
Similar paints
Green Tone · WP3208P
Plague Green · 72.419
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Military Shade?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Military Shade is Plague Green (72.419, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Military Shade?
Military Shade is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic Wash), code WP3209P. Its screen color is approximately #4E4C33 with a translucent finish.