Dark Rose: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.745. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #805252 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.

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Indian Shadow SC23

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Shadow Flesh AK11404

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Red Oxide PR101

Base Set

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Mahogany Brown · 70.846

Vallejo · Model Color

Fur Cloak

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

Fur Brown · WP3112P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Rose, 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

Violet Red 70.812

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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 Dark Rose pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dark Rose?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Dark Rose is Fur Cloak (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Dark Rose?

Dark Rose is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.745. Its screen color is approximately #805252 with a matte finish.