Crackle Medium: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 84.160. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F8F5E5 finish unknown type color family White

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

Brainmatter Beige WP1405

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Corax White

Base

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Brainmatter Beige · WP1405

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Antique White · 85.002

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Very close

Altar Ivory

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ral 8000 Gelbbraun AK11327

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Imperial Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Purple

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Crackle Medium?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Crackle Medium is Brainmatter Beige (WP1405, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Crackle Medium?

Crackle Medium is a standard white miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 84.160. Its screen color is approximately #F8F5E5 with a unknown finish.