Paint record

Burnt Umber

Vallejo

Base · #513B2E

Standard paintVallejo Model Color

Two Thin Coats Druid Flesh is a close digital color candidate at 93 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Yellow Olive and Flat Green, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.

Cross-brand results

Burnt Umber equivalents, brand by brand

3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Burnt Umber's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.

No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familybrown
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Andrea Bluecomplement
Lavender Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

leather, wood and earth
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Burnt Umber?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Druid Flesh at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Burnt Umber?

A The Army Painter candidate to check is Obsidian Skin at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is Burnt Umber?

The approximate digital swatch for Burnt Umber is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #513B2E). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Burnt Umber with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Flat Green for a lighter step and Yellow Olive for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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