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Walnut: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC29. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #553C2D 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
Burnt Umber 70.941
Model Color
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Blood Red Sky
Dark Arts
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Pro Acryl
Light Umber 018
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Nato Brown AK11359
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Army Painter
Owlbear Brown
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Light
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Gorthor Brown
Layer
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Burnt Umber · 70.941
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Blood Red Sky
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts
Very close
Wood Grain · AK781
AK Interactive · General Series
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sand Fs 33531 AK11869
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ral 8017 Rotbraun AK11330
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Wwi German Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Walnut?
The closest Vallejo match for Scale75 Walnut is Burnt Umber (70.941, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Walnut?
Walnut is a standard brown miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC29. Its screen color is approximately #553C2D with a matte finish.

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