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Cranberry: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.043. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #4A2828 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
Arbuckles Brown SFG34
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 3.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Dark Shadow Flesh AK3015
Figures Series
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Army Painter
Mocca Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Citadel
Thondia Brown
Base
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Crimson S19
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

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Amphora Red
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Banshee Brown WP1404
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Burgundy S15
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Complementary paints

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

Ion Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Wolf Grey
Vallejo · Game Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Cranberry?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Cranberry is Arbuckles Brown (SFG34, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Cranberry?
Cranberry is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.043. Its screen color is approximately #4A2828 with a unknown finish.

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