Dark Umber: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 019. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #423431 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.

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

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Red Primer Dark Base · AK126

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Red Brown · AK4143

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Burgundy S15

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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 Dark Umber pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Spectrum Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pale Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Umber?

The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Dark Umber is Smokey Ink (72.068, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Dark Umber?

Dark Umber is a standard brown miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 019. Its screen color is approximately #423431 with a matte finish.