Burnt Umber: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.117. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4B473E 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.

Hardened Carapace WP1430

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Scorched Earth

Wave 1

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Eclipse Grey SC16

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

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Hardened Carapace · WP1430

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Lead Grey · AK11023

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

RAL 6003 Olivgrün Opt.1 · AK752

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Camouflage Black Green 70.741

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Company Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Sky Grey

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Burnt Umber?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Burnt Umber is Skavenblight Dinge (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Burnt Umber?

Burnt Umber is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.117. Its screen color is approximately #4B473E with a unknown finish.