Muddy Ground: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.475. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #452E28
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.
Citadel
Wyldwood
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Army Painter
Strong Tone
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 10.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Muddy Ground?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Muddy Ground is Wyldwood (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is Muddy Ground?
Muddy Ground is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.475. Its screen color is approximately #452E28 with a translucent finish.