Paint equivalent guide

Blanched Berry Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#3E1E29)

Blanched Berry is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blanched Berry equivalent is Rot (Rotbraun) – Red (Red Brown) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Blanched Berry is Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Blanched Berry is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.4).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Rot (Rotbraun) – Red (Red Brown)AK Interactive
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Gal Vorbak RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Rhinox HideCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Barak-Nar BurgundyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Black Red (70.859)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 8.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Blanched Berry?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Blanched Berry in the current local catalogue is Rot (Rotbraun) – Red (Red Brown) from AK Interactive (Delta-E 5.44).

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

Blanched Berry is a paint from Army Painter. 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 8.20).

Yes, Blanched Berry is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Blanched Berry is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blanched Berry equivalent is Rot (Rotbraun) – Red (Red Brown) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Blanched Berry is Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Blanched Berry is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.4).

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

The closest Blanched Berry equivalent is Rot (Rotbraun) – Red (Red Brown) (AK Interactive) with Delta E 5.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Blanched Berry is Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 8.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Blanched Berry is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.4.

Blanched Berry Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 8.2.

Blanched Berry Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.4.

Blanched Berry equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Rot (Rotbraun) – Red (Red Brown) (AK Interactive) – ΔE 5.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Black Red (70.859) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 8.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Banshee Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 10.4

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.