Paint equivalent guide

Terracotta (72.065) Equivalent

Terracotta (72.065) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Terracotta (72.065) equivalent is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).
For the Terracotta (72.065) equivalent Vallejo, Salmon Rose (70.835) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best Terracotta (72.065) Army Painter equivalent is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).

Vallejo Game Color acrylic #E2725B

Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Salmon Rose (70.835)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
BROWN ROSEAK Interactive
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Beige Red (70.804)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Terracotta (72.065)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Terracotta (72.065) in the current local catalogue is Violent Vermillion from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.64).

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

Terracotta (72.065) 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 Salmon Rose (70.835) (Delta E 4.33).

Yes, Terracotta (72.065) 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.

Terracotta (72.065) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Terracotta (72.065) equivalent is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).
For the Terracotta (72.065) equivalent Vallejo, Salmon Rose (70.835) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best Terracotta (72.065) Army Painter equivalent is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).

Terracotta (72.065) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Terracotta (72.065) equivalent is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6. For a Terracotta (72.065) equivalent Vallejo match, Salmon Rose (70.835) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3 is the closest pick. The best Terracotta (72.065) Army Painter equivalent is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.

Terracotta (72.065) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Salmon Rose (70.835) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3.

Terracotta (72.065) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.

Terracotta (72.065) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Terracotta (72.065) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Salmon Rose (70.835) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Violent Vermillion (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.6

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.