Paint equivalent guide

Burnt Turf Equivalent

Burnt Turf is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Burnt Turf equivalent is Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Burnt Turf equivalent Vallejo, Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.9).
The best Burnt Turf Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (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
Tan Yellow (70.912)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Desert Yellow (72.062)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
BSC No.61 Light StoneAK Interactive
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Bubonic BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
German Dark Yellow (70.978)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Burnt Turf?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Burnt Turf in the current local catalogue is Tan Yellow (70.912) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.91).

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

Burnt Turf 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 Tan Yellow (70.912) (Delta E 1.91).

Yes, Burnt Turf 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.

Burnt Turf is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Burnt Turf equivalent is Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Burnt Turf equivalent Vallejo, Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.9).
The best Burnt Turf Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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

The closest Burnt Turf equivalent is Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.9. For a Burnt Turf equivalent Vallejo match, Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.9 is the closest pick. The best Burnt Turf Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Burnt Turf Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.9.

Burnt Turf Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Burnt Turf equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Tan Yellow (70.912) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Crusader Gold (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.