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Tan (72.066) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#B88050)
Tan (72.066) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tan (72.066) equivalent is Castellax Bronze (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Tan (72.066) is Tan Earth (70.874) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Tan (72.066).
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Which equivalent should you pick for Tan (72.066)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tan (72.066) in the current local catalogue is Castellax Bronze from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.26).
- Closest overall: Castellax Bronze (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 3.26)
- Closest Vallejo: Tan Earth (70.874) (Delta-E 5.15)
- Closest Army Painter: Demigod Flames (Delta-E 7.05)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Tan (72.066) 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 Tan Earth (70.874) (Delta E 5.15).
Yes, Tan (72.066) 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.
Tan (72.066) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tan (72.066) equivalent is Castellax Bronze (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Tan (72.066) is Tan Earth (70.874) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Tan (72.066).
Tan (72.066) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tan (72.066) equivalent is Castellax Bronze (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Tan (72.066) is Tan Earth (70.874) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Tan (72.066).
Tan (72.066) Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Tan Earth (70.874) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2.
Tan (72.066) Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Tan (72.066).
Tan (72.066) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Tan (72.066) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Castellax Bronze (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.3
- Closest Vallejo option : Tan Earth (70.874) (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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