Desert Ochre: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.454. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #9D6729
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Mid Brown
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Wood
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Fuegan Orange
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Flesh Wash
ΔE 10.6 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 12.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 20.7 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Desert Ochre?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Desert Ochre is Mid Brown (WP1469, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.9 (close match).
What color is Desert Ochre?
Desert Ochre is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.454. Its screen color is approximately #9D6729 with a translucent finish.