Paint equivalent guide

Bestial Brown Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #7B4A39

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Bestial Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Bestial Brown in the current local catalogue is SC-53 Brown Leather from Scale75 (Delta-E 3.9).

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), Scale75, 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 Bestial Brown equivalent is SC-53 Brown Leather (Scale75) (ΔE 3.9). For the Bestial Brown equivalent Vallejo, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.8). The best Bestial Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.6).

  • Closest equivalent: SC-53 Brown Leather (Scale75) – ΔE 3.9
  • Vallejo equivalent: Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Army Painter equivalent: Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 9.6

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Bestial 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.