Paint equivalent guide

Brass Equivalent

BRASS is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BRASS equivalent is Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.2).
For the BRASS equivalent Vallejo, Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best BRASS Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BRASS?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BRASS in the current local catalogue is Tau Light Ochre from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.22).

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

BRASS 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.

The closest Vallejo option is Light Brown (70.929) (Delta E 7.15).

Yes, BRASS 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.

BRASS is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BRASS equivalent is Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.2).
For the BRASS equivalent Vallejo, Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best BRASS Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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

The closest BRASS equivalent is Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.2. For a BRASS equivalent Vallejo match, Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2 is the closest pick. The best BRASS Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

BRASS Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2.

BRASS Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

BRASS equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, BRASS requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Tau Light Ochre (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Brown (70.929) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 7.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.2

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.