Dark Burgundy: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature · S15. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2E1B1B 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

Reddish Black AK11406

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 3.9 · close match

Army Painter

Terrestrial Titan WP3127P

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Charred Brown 72.045

Game Color

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Fleshtone

Base

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Amphora Red

Wave 3

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Royal Brown

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Mahogany · 009

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Transparent Brown · 052

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Reddish Black · AK11406

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Black Uniform Base AK11407

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Burgundy?

The closest AK Interactive match for Pro Acryl Dark Burgundy is Reddish Black (AK11406, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Dark Burgundy?

Dark Burgundy is a standard brown miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Signature), code S15. Its screen color is approximately #2E1B1B with a matte finish.