Paint equivalent guide

Redwood Brown Equivalent

Redwood Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Redwood Brown equivalent is Vermin Fur (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.7).
For the Redwood Brown equivalent Vallejo, Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.0).
The best Redwood Brown Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.6).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Earth (72.062)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Vermin FurCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
MEDIUM RUSTAK Interactive
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Golgfag BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Tanned FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Redwood Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Redwood Brown in the current local catalogue is Earth (72.062) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 0.0).

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

Redwood 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 Earth (72.062) (Delta E 0.00).

Yes, Redwood 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.

Redwood Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Redwood Brown equivalent is Vermin Fur (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.7).
For the Redwood Brown equivalent Vallejo, Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.0).
The best Redwood Brown Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.6).

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

The closest Redwood Brown equivalent is Vermin Fur (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.7. For a Redwood Brown equivalent Vallejo match, Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.0 is the closest pick. The best Redwood Brown Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.6.

Redwood Brown Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.0.

Redwood Brown Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.6.

Redwood Brown equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Vermin Fur (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Earth (72.062) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Viper Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.6

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.