Brazen Brass
Base
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As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details..
The closest Dwarf Bronze equivalent is RLM 79 (1942) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.4).
For the Dwarf Bronze equivalent Vallejo, Gold Brown (70.877) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best Dwarf Bronze Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dwarf Bronze in the current local catalogue is RLM 79 (1942) from AK Interactive (Delta-E 5.44).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Dwarf Bronze is a base 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 Gold Brown (70.877) (Delta E 5.96).
Yes, Dwarf Bronze 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 standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details..
The closest Dwarf Bronze equivalent is RLM 79 (1942) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.4).
For the Dwarf Bronze equivalent Vallejo, Gold Brown (70.877) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best Dwarf Bronze Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details..
The closest Dwarf Bronze equivalent is RLM 79 (1942) (AK Interactive) with Delta E 5.4. For a Dwarf Bronze equivalent Vallejo match, Gold Brown (70.877) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.0 is the closest pick. The best Dwarf Bronze Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Gold Brown (70.877) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.0.
The best Army Painter option is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.
As a base paint with metallic pigments, Dwarf Bronze reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Dwarf Bronze has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Dwarf Bronze reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Dwarf Bronze is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Dwarf Bronze must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Dwarf Bronze may need a varnish seal.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish 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 base paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.