Cavalry Brown (70.982)
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Parasite Brown (72.042) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Parasite Brown (72.042) equivalent is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Parasite Brown (72.042) is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Parasite Brown (72.042).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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The closest cross-brand equivalent to Parasite Brown (72.042) in the current local catalogue is Cavalry Brown (70.982) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 4.02).
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:
Parasite Brown (72.042) 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 4.02).
Yes, Parasite Brown (72.042) 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.
Parasite Brown (72.042) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Parasite Brown (72.042) equivalent is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Parasite Brown (72.042) is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Parasite Brown (72.042).
Parasite Brown (72.042) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Parasite Brown (72.042) equivalent is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Parasite Brown (72.042) is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.0. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Parasite Brown (72.042).
The closest Vallejo match is Cavalry Brown (70.982) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.0.
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Parasite Brown (72.042).
As a paint, Parasite Brown (72.042) 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.
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