Warm Brown Ink: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A72D23 finish translucent type ink family Red

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
Plasma Red 72.406
Xpress Color
ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Light Tone
Quickshade Washes Set
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Citadel
Baal Red
Contrast
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Red SC85
Inktensity
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Red AK11213
3rd Gen Acrylic Clear
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash 202
Pro Acryl Wash
ΔE 12.7 · different color

Similar paints

Plasma Red · 72.406
Vallejo · Xpress Color
Very close
Light Tone
Army Painter · Quickshade Washes Set
Approximate
Blood Red
Army Painter · Speedpaint Set
Approximate
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Warm Brown Ink?
The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Warm Brown Ink is Plasma Red (72.406, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).
What color is Warm Brown Ink?
Warm Brown Ink is a translucent red miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Dark Arts). Its screen color is approximately #A72D23 with a translucent finish.

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