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Oil Paint Burnt Umber AK Interactive oil paint equivalents (#5A2810)

Oil Paint Burnt Umber is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Burnt Umber equivalent is SC-81 Inktense Chesnut (Scale75) (ΔE 5.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Burnt Umber.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Burnt Umber is Rust Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.0).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-81 Inktense ChesnutScale75
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
SC-95 Inktense BrownScale75
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Rust ToneArmy Painter
ΔE 7.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Inktense BrownScale75
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
SC-80 Inktense WoodScale75
ΔE 8.1significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Oil Paint Burnt Umber?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Oil Paint Burnt Umber in the current local catalogue is SC-81 Inktense Chesnut from Scale75 (Delta-E 5.79).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Oil Paint Burnt Umber is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Oil Paint Burnt Umber is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Oil Paint Burnt Umber is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Burnt Umber equivalent is SC-81 Inktense Chesnut (Scale75) (ΔE 5.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Burnt Umber.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Burnt Umber is Rust Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.0).

Oil Paint Burnt Umber is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Oil Paint Burnt Umber equivalent is SC-81 Inktense Chesnut (Scale75) with Delta E 5.8. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Burnt Umber. For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Burnt Umber is Rust Tone (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.0.

Oil Paint Burnt Umber Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Oil Paint Burnt Umber.

Oil Paint Burnt Umber Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Rust Tone (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.0.

Oil Paint Burnt Umber equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Oil Paint Burnt Umber requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-81 Inktense Chesnut (Scale75) – ΔE 5.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Rust Tone (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.0

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

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