Sepia: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Ink · 73.200. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #5A3C28
finish translucent
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.
Army Painter
Dark Wood
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Citadel
Gore-Grunta Fur
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Sepia · 72.091
Satchel Brown
Dark Wood · WP2005
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Sepia?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Sepia is Dark Wood (WP2005, Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Sepia?
Sepia is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Ink), code 73.200. Its screen color is approximately #5A3C28 with a translucent finish.