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SC-61 Thar Brown Scale75 acrylic paint equivalents (#504030)

SC-61 Thar Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-61 Thar Brown equivalent is Scorched Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-61 Thar Brown is German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-61 Thar Brown.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Streaking GrimeAK Interactive
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
WWI British Khaki Brown BaseAK Interactive
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Dark MudAK Interactive
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
LEATHER BROWNAK Interactive
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-61 Thar Brown?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-61 Thar Brown in the current local catalogue is Braun – Brown from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.39).

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-61 Thar Brown 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 German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822) (Delta E 5.21).

Yes, SC-61 Thar Brown 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-61 Thar Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-61 Thar Brown equivalent is Scorched Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-61 Thar Brown is German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-61 Thar Brown.

SC-61 Thar Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-61 Thar Brown equivalent is Scorched Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.9. For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-61 Thar Brown is German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2. No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-61 Thar Brown.

SC-61 Thar Brown Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2.

SC-61 Thar Brown Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for SC-61 Thar Brown.

SC-61 Thar Brown equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-61 Thar Brown requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Scorched Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : German Camouflage Black Brown (70.822) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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