Paint equivalent guide

Sc-29 Walnut Equivalent

SC-29 Walnut is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-29 Walnut equivalent is Bestial Brown (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 1.5).
For the SC-29 Walnut equivalent Vallejo, Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best SC-29 Walnut Army Painter equivalent is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.0).

Scale75 acrylic #5C4030

Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Bestial BrownGreen Stuff World
ΔE 1.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Barrel GreyGreen Stuff World
ΔE 1.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Scorched BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
No.8 Earth RedAK Interactive
ΔE 3.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-29 Walnut?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-29 Walnut in the current local catalogue is Bestial Brown from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 1.47).

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

SC-29 Walnut 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 Parasite Brown (72.042) (Delta E 6.20).

Yes, SC-29 Walnut 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-29 Walnut is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-29 Walnut equivalent is Bestial Brown (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 1.5).
For the SC-29 Walnut equivalent Vallejo, Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best SC-29 Walnut Army Painter equivalent is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.0).

SC-29 Walnut is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-29 Walnut equivalent is Bestial Brown (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 1.5. For a SC-29 Walnut equivalent Vallejo match, Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.2 is the closest pick. The best SC-29 Walnut Army Painter equivalent is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.0.

SC-29 Walnut Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.2.

SC-29 Walnut Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.0.

SC-29 Walnut equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-29 Walnut requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Bestial Brown (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 1.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Parasite Brown (72.042) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Dryad Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.0

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.