Flat Earth (70.983)
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SC-22 Arabic Shadow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-22 Arabic Shadow equivalent is Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.7).
For the SC-22 Arabic Shadow equivalent Vallejo, Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.7).
The best SC-22 Arabic Shadow Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-22 Arabic Shadow in the current local catalogue is Flat Earth (70.983) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 0.74).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
SC-22 Arabic Shadow is a paint from Scale75. 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 Flat Earth (70.983) (Delta E 0.74).
Yes, SC-22 Arabic Shadow is currently part of the Scale75 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.
SC-22 Arabic Shadow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-22 Arabic Shadow equivalent is Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.7).
For the SC-22 Arabic Shadow equivalent Vallejo, Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.7).
The best SC-22 Arabic Shadow Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).
SC-22 Arabic Shadow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-22 Arabic Shadow equivalent is Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.7. For a SC-22 Arabic Shadow equivalent Vallejo match, Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.7 is the closest pick. The best SC-22 Arabic Shadow Army Painter equivalent is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.
The closest Vallejo match is Flat Earth (70.983) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.7.
The best Army Painter option is Viper Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.
As a paint, SC-22 Arabic Shadow requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
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.