Battledress Brown: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.473. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #5D4C32
finish translucent
type contrast
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
Brownish Decay
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Citadel
Snakebite Leather
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 15.8 · different color
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Brownish Decay · WP2049
Battle Mud Wash
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Battledress Brown?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Battledress Brown is Brownish Decay (WP2049, Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Battledress Brown?
Battledress Brown is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.473. Its screen color is approximately #5D4C32 with a translucent finish.