Vermin Brown (72.046)
Game Color
Layer Paint
Balor Brown layer equivalents in Warhammer and Army Painter (#875408)
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Balor Brown equivalent is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Balor Brown is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Balor Brown is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Khemri Sands 2Warhammer
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Viper BrownArmy Painter
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Vermin Brown (72.046)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Foxhide BrownGreen Stuff World
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing5
Gold Brown (70.877)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.2significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Balor Brown?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Balor Brown in the current local catalogue is Khemri Sands 2 from Warhammer (Delta-E 4.13).
- Closest overall: Khemri Sands 2 (Warhammer, Delta-E 4.13)
- Closest Vallejo: Vermin Brown (72.046) (Delta-E 6.02)
- Closest Army Painter: Viper Brown (Delta-E 5.27)
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 layer
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this layer paint:
- Translucency: stable — affects layering opacity over the base coat
- Thinning: controlled thinning — layer paints need controlled dilution
- Coverage: reliable — thin passes build smoother transitions
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — primer affects final colour
- Highlight control: check if the layer lifts cleanly over the mid-tone
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Frequently asked questions
Balor Brown is a layer paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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 Vermin Brown (72.046) (Delta E 6.02).
Yes, Balor Brown is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) 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.
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Balor Brown equivalent is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Balor Brown is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Balor Brown is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Balor Brown equivalent is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Balor Brown is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0. For Army Painter, the closest match to Balor Brown is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.3.
Balor Brown Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0.
Balor Brown Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.3.
Balor Brown equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a layer paint, Balor Brown is designed for smooth transitions and controlled highlights. The colour sits in the warm orange range, with reliable coverage and stable opacity over the primer already used in your recipe.
Translucency
Layer paints are more translucent than base paints by design. Balor Brown builds colour gradually, which means a substitute must also layer well without going opaque too quickly or requiring too many coats.
Glazing technique
For best results, thin Balor Brown to controlled thinning and apply in multiple passes. A substitute that dries too fast or too matte will change how the glaze settles on the model.
Layering transitions
The warm orange tone of Balor Brown works best when layered from a darker base. Check that the substitute blends gradually without hard edges between coats.
Highlight control
Balor Brown is commonly used for edge highlights and surface detail. A substitute with different thinning behaviour will alter how precisely you can place the highlight.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.0
- Closest Army Painter option : Viper Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.3
A layer 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 layer paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
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 too, because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, flatter, or glossier than expected.
That is why the page keeps the recommendation anchored to painting workflow instead of treating Delta-E alone as the final decision.
A useful equivalent page should also reduce buying mistakes: the closer colour is not always the safer option if the bottle dries glossier, covers faster, or behaves differently on large armour panels.
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