Mutant Hue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1441. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AC8A8D finish matte type color family Red

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.

Pro Acryl

Beige Red S05

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Warm Grey 72.148

Game Color

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Pink Flesh SC21

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Wwi German Lilac AK11807

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Griffon Claw

Wave 1

ΔE 11.5 · different color

Citadel

Slaanesh Grey

Layer

ΔE 12.4 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 23.1 · different color

Similar paints

Beige Red · S05

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Approximate

Bony Spikes · WP3089P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wasteland Soil WP1463

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Nocturne Green

Citadel · Base

Ijn D2 Green Black

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Mutant Hue?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Army Painter Mutant Hue is Beige Red (S05, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.7 (noticeable difference).

What color is Mutant Hue?

Mutant Hue is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1441. Its screen color is approximately #AC8A8D with a matte finish.