Ruddy Umber's approximate swatch sits in the orange family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Cork Brown, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Paratrooper Tan and Wasteland Clay, both The Army Painter paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Ruddy Umber equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Ruddy Umber. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Cork Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 9 Tan, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Midlund Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Cork Brown slightly cooler and more muted 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.
Vallejo
Humbrol
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Scale75
Revell
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Ruddy Umber?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Cork Brown at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Ruddy Umber?
The approximate digital swatch for Ruddy Umber is a mid-tone moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #AA7048). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ruddy Umber with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wasteland Clay for a lighter step and Paratrooper Tan for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.