Paint equivalent guide

GREEN BROWN AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#705A22)

GREEN BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREEN BROWN equivalent is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to GREEN BROWN is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for GREEN BROWN.

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
US Field Drab (70.873)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Golden Olive (70.857)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-12 Gobi BrownScale75
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for GREEN BROWN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to GREEN BROWN in the current local catalogue is US Field Drab (70.873) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.15).

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

GREEN 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 US Field Drab (70.873) (Delta E 2.15).

Yes, GREEN 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.

GREEN BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREEN BROWN equivalent is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to GREEN BROWN is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for GREEN BROWN.

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

The closest GREEN BROWN equivalent is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. For Vallejo, the closest match to GREEN BROWN is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. No close Army Painter equivalent found for GREEN BROWN.

GREEN BROWN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.

GREEN BROWN Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for GREEN BROWN.

GREEN BROWN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : US Field Drab (70.873) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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