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Smokey Ink: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.068. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #493632 finish matte 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.

Pro Acryl
Dark Umber 019
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Scale75
African Shadow SC24
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Cuirass Leather
Wave 1
ΔE 3.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Waffen Brown Grey AK11416
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Citadel
Rhinox Hide
Base
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Army Painter
Tree Ancient WP3110P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 4.6 · close match

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AK Interactive · AFV Series
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Bsc. Nº49 Purple Brown · AK4036
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Dark Umber · 019
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Skeleton Bone WP1125
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
S.c.c. No.1a Very Dark Brown AK11384
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Smokey Ink pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Aii Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Smokey Ink?
The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Smokey Ink is Dark Umber (019, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Smokey Ink?
Smokey Ink is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.068. Its screen color is approximately #493632 with a matte finish.

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