Paint equivalent guide

Brigandine Brown Equivalent

Brigandine Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Brigandine Brown equivalent is Charadon Granite (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Brigandine Brown equivalent Vallejo, Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Brigandine Brown Army Painter equivalent is Oak Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Charadon GraniteCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Skavenblight DingeCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Dark Grey Wash (70.517)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
RLM 81 Version 1AK Interactive
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
SC-64 Dark GreyScale75
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Brigandine Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Brigandine Brown in the current local catalogue is Charadon Granite from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.89).

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

Brigandine Brown 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 Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Delta E 3.21).

Yes, Brigandine Brown 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.

Brigandine Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Brigandine Brown equivalent is Charadon Granite (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Brigandine Brown equivalent Vallejo, Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Brigandine Brown Army Painter equivalent is Oak Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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

The closest Brigandine Brown equivalent is Charadon Granite (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.9. For a Brigandine Brown equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2 is the closest pick. The best Brigandine Brown Army Painter equivalent is Oak Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Brigandine Brown Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Brigandine Brown Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Oak Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Brigandine Brown equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Brigandine Brown requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Charadon Granite (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Oak Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.5

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.