#74483B
Reaper

Brown Wash

Master Series Paints Core Colors Wash

shade
transparent
red

Color Information

HEX

#74483B

RGB

116, 72, 59

LAB

35.3, 17.2, 15.6

Product Code

9254

Closest catalog-color match

Flesh Wash by Monument Pro Acryl (ΔE 3.3)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Boar Hide by Duncan (ΔE 1.8)

purpose: wash vs paint. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Brown Wash catalog data

More from Reaper

Brown Wash by Reaper (product code 9254) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Master Series Paints Core Colors Wash in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #74483B, RGB 116/72/59, and CIELAB 35.3/17.2/15.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

How PaintAtlas computes ΔE and catalog matches

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Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Brown Wash is a warm red with medium-dark value (L*: 35.3). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 23.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 35.3

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 23.2

Moderate

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers