Paint equivalent guide

Foxhide Brown Equivalent

Foxhide Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Foxhide Brown equivalent is Skrag Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.5).
For the Foxhide Brown equivalent Vallejo, Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best Foxhide Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.0).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Skrag BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
XV-88Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
CLEAR SMOKEAK Interactive
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Vermin Brown (72.046)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Balor BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Foxhide Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Foxhide Brown in the current local catalogue is Skrag Brown from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.5).

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

Foxhide 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 Vermin Brown (72.046) (Delta E 5.98).

Yes, Foxhide 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.

Foxhide Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Foxhide Brown equivalent is Skrag Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.5).
For the Foxhide Brown equivalent Vallejo, Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best Foxhide Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.0).

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

The closest Foxhide Brown equivalent is Skrag Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.5. For a Foxhide Brown equivalent Vallejo match, Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0 is the closest pick. The best Foxhide Brown Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.0.

Foxhide Brown Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0.

Foxhide Brown Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.0.

Foxhide Brown equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Skrag Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Vermin Brown (72.046) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.0

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.