Paint equivalent guide

Coyote Brown Equivalent

Coyote Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Coyote Brown equivalent is Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Coyote Brown equivalent Vallejo, Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
The best Coyote Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.4).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Cork Brown (70.843)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
TAN EARTHAK Interactive
ΔE 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-12 Gobi BrownScale75
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Flat Earth (70.983)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Coyote Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Coyote Brown in the current local catalogue is Cork Brown (70.843) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.68).

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.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Coyote Brown is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Cork Brown (70.843) (Delta E 1.68).

Yes, Coyote Brown is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.

Coyote Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Coyote Brown equivalent is Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Coyote Brown equivalent Vallejo, Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
The best Coyote Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.4).

Coyote Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Coyote Brown equivalent is Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7. For a Coyote Brown equivalent Vallejo match, Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7 is the closest pick. The best Coyote Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.4.

Coyote Brown Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7.

Coyote Brown Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.4.

Coyote Brown equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Coyote Brown requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Cork Brown (70.843) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.4

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight 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 paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.