Paint equivalent guide

Sunburst Ochre Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#7F4222)

Sunburst Ochre is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sunburst Ochre equivalent is Olivbraun – Olive Brown (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Sunburst Ochre is Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Sunburst Ochre is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.7).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Olivbraun – Olive BrownAK Interactive
ΔE 1.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
BrownAK Interactive
ΔE 1.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
DEEP BROWNAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Burnt Sienna (70.909)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Gryphonne Sepia WashCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Sunburst Ochre?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sunburst Ochre in the current local catalogue is Olivbraun – Olive Brown from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.27).

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

Sunburst Ochre 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 Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Delta E 3.18).

Yes, Sunburst Ochre 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.

Sunburst Ochre is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sunburst Ochre equivalent is Olivbraun – Olive Brown (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Sunburst Ochre is Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Sunburst Ochre is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.7).

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

The closest Sunburst Ochre equivalent is Olivbraun – Olive Brown (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Sunburst Ochre is Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Sunburst Ochre is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.7.

Sunburst Ochre Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Sunburst Ochre Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.7.

Sunburst Ochre equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Olivbraun – Olive Brown (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.7

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.