Burnt Sienna: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.116. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #672C28 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.

Scale75

Sharpnel Red SFG36

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Dark Shadow Flesh AK11405

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Sharpnel Red · SFG36

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Very close

Dark Red · 70.946

Vallejo · Model Color

Red Rage

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Kobold Skin WP1434

Army Painter · Warpaints

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 Burnt Sienna pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Burnt Sienna?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Burnt Sienna is Sharpnel Red (SFG36, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Burnt Sienna?

Burnt Sienna is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.116. Its screen color is approximately #672C28 with a unknown finish.