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Wet Mud: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1478. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9E3E35 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.

AK Interactive
Bordeaux Red AK11094
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Scarlet Red 28.016
Hobby Paint
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Scale75
Baal Crimson SFG04
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Asmodeus Red
Wave 2
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Toulidine Red
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Citadel
Squig Orange
Layer
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Shadow Flesh 042
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Bordeaux Red · AK11094
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Squig Orange
Citadel · Layer
Approximate
Scarlet Red · 28.016
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ishtar Pink SFG07
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Bloodfest Crimson SFG11
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Ion Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Wet Mud?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Wet Mud is Bordeaux Red (AK11094, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Wet Mud?
Wet Mud is a standard brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1478. Its screen color is approximately #9E3E35 with a matte finish.

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