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Charred Brown: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.045. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #422A26 finish matte 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.

Citadel
Catachan Fleshtone
Base
ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Reddish Black AK3016
Figures Series
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Scale75
Brown Leather SC31
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Army Painter
Mocca Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Transparent Brown 052
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Catachan Fleshtone
Citadel · Base
Very close
Reddish Black · AK3016
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Very close
Brown Leather · SC31
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Banshee Brown WP1404
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Russian Dark Brown 6k AK11369
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Ion Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Charred Brown?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Charred Brown is Catachan Fleshtone (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).
What color is Charred Brown?
Charred Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.045. Its screen color is approximately #422A26 with a matte finish.

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