Paint equivalent guide

Beasty Brown (72.043) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#6A3F1F)

Beasty Brown (72.043) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Beasty Brown (72.043) equivalent is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Beasty Brown (72.043) is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Beasty Brown (72.043).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Cavalry Brown (70.982)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
SC-51 Soil BrownScale75
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Burnt Umber (70.941)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Flat Brown (70.984)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Beasty Brown (72.043)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Beasty Brown (72.043) in the current local catalogue is Cavalry Brown (70.982) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 1.98).

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

Beasty Brown (72.043) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Delta E 1.98).

Yes, Beasty Brown (72.043) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.

Beasty Brown (72.043) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Beasty Brown (72.043) equivalent is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Beasty Brown (72.043) is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Beasty Brown (72.043).

Beasty Brown (72.043) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Beasty Brown (72.043) equivalent is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Beasty Brown (72.043) is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Beasty Brown (72.043).

Beasty Brown (72.043) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0.

Beasty Brown (72.043) Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Beasty Brown (72.043).

Beasty Brown (72.043) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Beasty Brown (72.043) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • 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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