Brown Grey Wash vs Red Wash

Brown Grey Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-023
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a5048 (estimate)

Red Wash

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Wash
Code
73.206
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#d05c60 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 49.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Brown Grey Wash.

Can I use Red Wash instead of Brown Grey Wash?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 50). Red Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Brown Grey Wash.

Can I use Brown Grey Wash instead of Red Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown Grey Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Brown Grey Wash on the colour wheel See Red Wash on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brown Grey Wash

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Red Wash

All matches: Brown Grey Wash equivalents · Red Wash equivalents

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