Brandywine: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.042. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7B1C16 finish unknown 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.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 4.4 · close match

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Toulidine Red

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Salmon AK11061

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ral 8013 Rotbraun AK11329

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Brandywine pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Turquoise

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Neptune Glow

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Brandywine?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Brandywine is Dirty Red (AK11095, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Brandywine?

Brandywine is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.042. Its screen color is approximately #7B1C16 with a unknown finish.