Paint equivalent guide

Grim Brown Equivalent

GRIM BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRIM BROWN equivalent is Corvus Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.5).
For the GRIM BROWN equivalent Vallejo, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best GRIM BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for GRIM BROWN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to GRIM BROWN in the current local catalogue is Corvus Black from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.46).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

GRIM 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 Black (70.950) (Delta E 6.21).

Yes, GRIM 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.

GRIM BROWN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest GRIM BROWN equivalent is Corvus Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.5).
For the GRIM BROWN equivalent Vallejo, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best GRIM BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).

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

The closest GRIM BROWN equivalent is Corvus Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.5. For a GRIM BROWN equivalent Vallejo match, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2 is the closest pick. The best GRIM BROWN Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.

GRIM BROWN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2.

GRIM BROWN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.

GRIM BROWN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, GRIM BROWN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Corvus Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Matt Black (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.8

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.