The digital color reference is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. The catalog suggests Brown Black as a darker color and Nato Black as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Dark Camo Green from Monument Pro Acryl scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Burnt Umber equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Burnt Umber with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-27 Black Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 91 Matt Black Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Greylord, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Camouflage Dark Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Military Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.9).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green slightly lighter than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Scale75
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Burnt Umber?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Camo Green at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Burnt Umber?
The approximate digital swatch for Burnt Umber is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #1B2117). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Burnt Umber with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Nato Black for a lighter step and Brown Black for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.