Paint equivalent guide

Brown Glaze (70.854) Equivalent

Brown Glaze (70.854) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent is Leather Brown (72.040) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent Vallejo, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best Brown Glaze (70.854) Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
SC-31 Brown LeatherScale75
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Leather Brown (72.040)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-23 Indian ShadowScale75
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
DEEP BROWNAK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Brown Glaze (70.854)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Brown Glaze (70.854) in the current local catalogue is SC-31 Brown Leather from Scale75 (Delta-E 0.0).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Brown Glaze (70.854) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Flat Brown (70.984) (Delta E 2.08).

Yes, Brown Glaze (70.854) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.

Brown Glaze (70.854) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent is Leather Brown (72.040) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent Vallejo, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best Brown Glaze (70.854) Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).

Brown Glaze (70.854) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent is Leather Brown (72.040) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.1. For a Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent Vallejo match, Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1 is the closest pick. The best Brown Glaze (70.854) Army Painter equivalent is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Brown Glaze (70.854) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.

Brown Glaze (70.854) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.

Brown Glaze (70.854) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Brown Glaze (70.854) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Leather Brown (72.040) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Flat Brown (70.984) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.5

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.