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DARK BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK BROWN equivalent is Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.3).
For the DARK BROWN equivalent Vallejo, Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.3).
The best DARK BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.7).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to DARK BROWN in the current local catalogue is Parasite Brown (72.042) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 6.31).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
DARK BROWN 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 Parasite Brown (72.042) (Delta E 6.31).
Yes, DARK BROWN 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.
DARK BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK BROWN equivalent is Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.3).
For the DARK BROWN equivalent Vallejo, Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.3).
The best DARK BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.7).
DARK BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DARK BROWN equivalent is Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.3. For a DARK BROWN equivalent Vallejo match, Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.3 is the closest pick. The best DARK BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.7.
The closest Vallejo match is Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.3.
The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.7.
As a paint, DARK BROWN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
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.