Burgundy: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 069. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #733739 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.

Vallejo

Gory Red 28.029

Hobby Paint

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Shadow Flesh -29- AK3014

Figures Series

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Tuskgor Fur

Layer

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Gory Red · 28.029

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Very close

Burnt Red · 70.814

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Dread Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bony Spikes WP3089P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Alizarin Crimson

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Burgundy?

The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Burgundy is Gory Red (28.029, Hobby Paint) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Burgundy?

Burgundy is a standard brown miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 069. Its screen color is approximately #733739 with a matte finish.