Paint equivalent guide

Balor Brown Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) layer #875408

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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 Erdgelb – Earth Yellow from AK Interactive (Delta-E 4.96).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), AK Interactive, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Balor Brown equivalent is Erdgelb – Earth Yellow (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.0). For the Balor Brown equivalent Vallejo, Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0). The best Balor Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.4).

  • Closest equivalent: Erdgelb – Earth Yellow (AK Interactive) – ΔE 5.0
  • Vallejo equivalent: Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.0
  • Army Painter equivalent: Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.4

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Balor Brown equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.