Paint equivalent guide

Grey Brown Equivalent

GREY BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY BROWN equivalent is Graveyard Earth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.6).
For the GREY BROWN equivalent Vallejo, Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.2).
The best GREY BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for GREY BROWN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to GREY BROWN in the current local catalogue is Graveyard Earth from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.6).

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

GREY 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 Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) (Delta E 4.20).

Yes, GREY 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.

GREY BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GREY BROWN equivalent is Graveyard Earth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.6).
For the GREY BROWN equivalent Vallejo, Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.2).
The best GREY BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).

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

The closest GREY BROWN equivalent is Graveyard Earth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.6. For a GREY BROWN equivalent Vallejo match, Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.2 is the closest pick. The best GREY BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.

GREY BROWN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.2.

GREY BROWN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.

GREY BROWN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Graveyard Earth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Middle Brown Cam SS (70.740) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.0

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.