Paint equivalent guide

Gorthor Brown Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) layer #5F463F

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Gorthor Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gorthor Brown in the current local catalogue is Bestial Brown from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 3.6).

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), Green Stuff World, 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 Gorthor Brown equivalent is Bestial Brown (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 3.6). For the Gorthor Brown equivalent Vallejo, Dark Fleshtone (72.044) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 10.2). The best Gorthor Brown Army Painter equivalent is Oak Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.3).

  • Closest equivalent: Bestial Brown (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 3.6
  • Vallejo equivalent: Dark Fleshtone (72.044) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 10.2
  • Army Painter equivalent: Oak Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.3

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Gorthor 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.