Inktense Chestnut: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Inktensity · SC81. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8C4623
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.
Army Painter
Mid Brown
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Vallejo
Tanned Skin
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Bone Wash
ΔE 4.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Citadel
Gryph-Hound Orange
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 10.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Inktense Chestnut?
The closest Army Painter match for Scale75 Inktense Chestnut is Mid Brown (Quickshade Washes Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Inktense Chestnut?
Inktense Chestnut is a translucent brown miniature paint from Scale75 (Inktensity), code SC81. Its screen color is approximately #8C4623 with a translucent finish.