Paint equivalent guide

Galaxy Deep Red Green Stuff World galaxy paint equivalents (#400808)

Galaxy Deep Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Red equivalent is Mournfang Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Galaxy Deep Red is Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.6).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Galaxy Deep Red.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Mournfang BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Doombull BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
BurgundyScale75
ΔE 7.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
WWI French BrownAK Interactive
ΔE 7.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Word Bearers RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 8.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Galaxy Deep Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Galaxy Deep Red in the current local catalogue is Mournfang Brown from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.93).

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

Galaxy Deep Red 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 Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Delta E 8.55).

Yes, Galaxy Deep Red 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.

Galaxy Deep Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Red equivalent is Mournfang Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Galaxy Deep Red is Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.6).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Galaxy Deep Red.

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

The closest Galaxy Deep Red equivalent is Mournfang Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.9. For Vallejo, the closest match to Galaxy Deep Red is Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 8.6. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Galaxy Deep Red.

Galaxy Deep Red Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 8.6.

Galaxy Deep Red Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Galaxy Deep Red.

Galaxy Deep Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Galaxy Deep Red requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Mournfang Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 8.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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