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Protective 4BO is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Protective 4BO equivalent is SC-32 Black Leather (Scale75) (ΔE 3.4).
For the Protective 4BO equivalent Vallejo, Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.6).
The best Protective 4BO Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.9).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Protective 4BO in the current local catalogue is SC-32 Black Leather from Scale75 (Delta-E 3.39).
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:
Protective 4BO 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 Red (70.859) (Delta E 4.58).
Yes, Protective 4BO 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.
Protective 4BO is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Protective 4BO equivalent is SC-32 Black Leather (Scale75) (ΔE 3.4).
For the Protective 4BO equivalent Vallejo, Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.6).
The best Protective 4BO Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.9).
Protective 4BO is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Protective 4BO equivalent is SC-32 Black Leather (Scale75) with Delta E 3.4. For a Protective 4BO equivalent Vallejo match, Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.6 is the closest pick. The best Protective 4BO Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.9.
The closest Vallejo match is Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.6.
The best Army Painter option is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.9.
As a paint, Protective 4BO requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black 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.