Paint equivalent guide

Bsc No.64 Portland Stone Equivalent

BSC No.64 Portland Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent is Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.2).
For the BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent Vallejo, Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.1).
The best BSC No.64 Portland Stone Army Painter equivalent is Barren Dune (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Eldar FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Barren DuneArmy Painter
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Flayed One FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BSC No.64 Portland Stone?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BSC No.64 Portland Stone in the current local catalogue is Eldar Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.17).

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

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Frequently asked questions

BSC No.64 Portland Stone 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 Buff (70.976) (Delta E 4.07).

Yes, BSC No.64 Portland Stone 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.

BSC No.64 Portland Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent is Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.2).
For the BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent Vallejo, Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.1).
The best BSC No.64 Portland Stone Army Painter equivalent is Barren Dune (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

BSC No.64 Portland Stone is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent is Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.2. For a BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent Vallejo match, Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.1 is the closest pick. The best BSC No.64 Portland Stone Army Painter equivalent is Barren Dune (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

BSC No.64 Portland Stone Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.1.

BSC No.64 Portland Stone Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Barren Dune (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

BSC No.64 Portland Stone equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, BSC No.64 Portland Stone requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Eldar Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Buff (70.976) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Barren Dune (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.1

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.