Paint equivalent guide

Ochre Equivalent

OCHRE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest OCHRE equivalent is Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
For the OCHRE equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
The best OCHRE Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for OCHRE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to OCHRE in the current local catalogue is Yellow Ochre (70.913) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.71).

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

OCHRE 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 Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Delta E 1.71).

Yes, OCHRE 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.

OCHRE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest OCHRE equivalent is Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
For the OCHRE equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
The best OCHRE Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).

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

The closest OCHRE equivalent is Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7. For a OCHRE equivalent Vallejo match, Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7 is the closest pick. The best OCHRE Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.

OCHRE Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7.

OCHRE Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.

OCHRE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Yellow Ochre (70.913) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Crusader Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.6

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.