Dark Rosewood: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.174. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #421922 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.

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Alizarin Crimson

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Reddish Black AK11406

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Mocca Skin

Skin Tones Paint Set

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Tindalos Red SFG44

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Gal Vorbak Red

Base

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Cranberry · 85.043

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pixiedust Pink

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Von Evile Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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 Rosewood pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Amulet Aqua

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Verdigris Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dark Rosewood?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Dark Rosewood is Amphora Red (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Dark Rosewood?

Dark Rosewood is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.174. Its screen color is approximately #421922 with a unknown finish.