Murder Scene: 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 #6E2A39 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
Deep Purple 72.409
Xpress Color
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
Wave 2
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Berserker Bloodshade
Shade
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Crimson SC96
Inktensity
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash 202
Pro Acryl Wash
ΔE 11.0 · different color
AK Interactive
Skin AK11221
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 19.0 · different color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Murder Scene?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Murder Scene is Deep Purple (72.409, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Murder Scene?
Murder Scene is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint Set 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #6E2A39 with a translucent finish.

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