Paint equivalent guide

Sc-31 Brown Leather Equivalent

SC-31 Brown Leather is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent is Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent Vallejo, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best SC-31 Brown Leather Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Brown Glaze (70.854)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Ochre Brown (70.856)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
3
Flat Brown (70.984)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Leather Brown (72.040)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
DEEP BROWNAK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-31 Brown Leather?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-31 Brown Leather in the current local catalogue is Brown Glaze (70.854) from Vallejo Model 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

SC-31 Brown Leather 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 Brown (70.984) (Delta E 2.08).

Yes, SC-31 Brown Leather 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-31 Brown Leather is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent is Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent Vallejo, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best SC-31 Brown Leather Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

SC-31 Brown Leather is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent is Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. For a SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent Vallejo match, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1 is the closest pick. The best SC-31 Brown Leather Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

SC-31 Brown Leather Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.

SC-31 Brown Leather Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

SC-31 Brown Leather equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-31 Brown Leather requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.5

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.