European Dust: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Wash FX · 76.523. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8C6B4A
finish unknown
type wash
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
Hardened Leather
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Flesh Wash
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Citadel
Stormfiend
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Wood
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 11.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 17.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of European Dust?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo European Dust is Hardened Leather (WP2023, Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is European Dust?
European Dust is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Wash FX), code 76.523. Its screen color is approximately #8C6B4A with a unknown finish.