Paint equivalent guide

Burnt Tin Equivalent

BURNT TIN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BURNT TIN equivalent is Dark Umber (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.9).
For the BURNT TIN equivalent Vallejo, Charred Brown (72.045) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best BURNT TIN Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.0).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Dark UmberGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Scorched WoodGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Catachan FleshtoneCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BURNT TIN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BURNT TIN in the current local catalogue is Dark Umber from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 4.86).

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

BURNT TIN 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 Charred Brown (72.045) (Delta E 5.46).

Yes, BURNT TIN 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.

BURNT TIN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BURNT TIN equivalent is Dark Umber (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.9).
For the BURNT TIN equivalent Vallejo, Charred Brown (72.045) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best BURNT TIN Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.0).

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

The closest BURNT TIN equivalent is Dark Umber (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 4.9. For a BURNT TIN equivalent Vallejo match, Charred Brown (72.045) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5 is the closest pick. The best BURNT TIN Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 14.0.

BURNT TIN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Charred Brown (72.045) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5.

BURNT TIN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 14.0.

BURNT TIN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, BURNT TIN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Dark Umber (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 4.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Charred Brown (72.045) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 14.0

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.