Paint equivalent guide

Cryptek Armourshade Gloss Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #856A67

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Cryptek Armourshade Gloss?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cryptek Armourshade Gloss in the current local catalogue is Leather Brown from Army Painter (Delta-E 5.36).

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 Cryptek Armourshade Gloss equivalent is Dark Tan (AK Interactive) (ΔE 6.8). For the Cryptek Armourshade Gloss equivalent Vallejo, Brown Rose (70.803) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 10.8). The best Cryptek Armourshade Gloss Army Painter equivalent is Oak Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 15.5).

  • Closest equivalent: Dark Tan (AK Interactive) – ΔE 6.8
  • Vallejo equivalent: Brown Rose (70.803) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 10.8
  • Army Painter equivalent: Oak Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 15.5

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Cryptek Armourshade Gloss 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.