Paint equivalent guide

Tan Earth Equivalent

TAN EARTH is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest TAN EARTH equivalent is Coyote Brown (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.3).
For the TAN EARTH equivalent Vallejo, German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
The best TAN EARTH Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Cork Brown (70.843)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-12 Gobi BrownScale75
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for TAN EARTH?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to TAN EARTH in the current local catalogue is Coyote Brown from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 2.3).

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

TAN EARTH 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 German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) (Delta E 2.99).

Yes, TAN EARTH 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.

TAN EARTH is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest TAN EARTH equivalent is Coyote Brown (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.3).
For the TAN EARTH equivalent Vallejo, German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
The best TAN EARTH Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).

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

The closest TAN EARTH equivalent is Coyote Brown (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.3. For a TAN EARTH equivalent Vallejo match, German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0 is the closest pick. The best TAN EARTH Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.5.

TAN EARTH Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.0.

TAN EARTH Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.5.

TAN EARTH equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Coyote Brown (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 2.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.5

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.