Strong Skin Wash: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set - Washes. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #382A22 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
Willow Bark 72.474
Xpress Color
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
Dark Arts
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown SC95
Inktensity
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Wyldwood
Contrast
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash 201
Pro Acryl Wash
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Burnt Umber AK11229
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

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Strong Tone
Army Painter · Warpaints
Very close
Willow Bark · 72.474
Vallejo · Xpress Color
Very close
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Strong Skin Wash?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Strong Skin Wash is Willow Bark (72.474, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Strong Skin Wash?
Strong Skin Wash is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Skin Tones Paint Set - Washes). Its screen color is approximately #382A22 with a translucent finish.

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