Catachan Fleshtone
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Scorched Wood Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#3E2723)
Scorched Wood is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scorched Wood equivalent is Catachan Fleshtone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scorched Wood.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Scorched Wood is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Catachan FleshtoneCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
BLACK REDAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Rhinox HideCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Banshee BrownArmy Painter
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
Carmine Blades 1Warhammer
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Scorched Wood?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scorched Wood in the current local catalogue is Catachan Fleshtone from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.84).
- Closest overall: Catachan Fleshtone (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 1.84)
- Closest Vallejo: Black Red (70.859) (Delta-E 4.52)
- Closest Army Painter: Banshee Brown (Delta-E 3.94)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Scorched Wood 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Scorched Wood 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.
Scorched Wood is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scorched Wood equivalent is Catachan Fleshtone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scorched Wood.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Scorched Wood is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
Scorched Wood is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scorched Wood equivalent is Catachan Fleshtone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.8. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scorched Wood. For Army Painter, the closest match to Scorched Wood is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.
Scorched Wood Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scorched Wood.
Scorched Wood Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Banshee Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.
Scorched Wood equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Scorched Wood requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Catachan Fleshtone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.8
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Banshee Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.9
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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