Bestial Brown
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Colour sampled from the official digital swatches: not a physical paint measurement or a manufacturer-certified HEX value. Delta-E matches are approximate and do not guarantee the result on a miniature.
Paint equivalent guide
Carthalos Skin 5 Warhammer acrylic paint equivalents (#795346)
Carthalos Skin 5 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Carthalos Skin 5 equivalent is Bestial Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Carthalos Skin 5.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Carthalos Skin 5 is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Dryad BrownArmy Painter
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Bestial BrownCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Ruddy UmberArmy Painter
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Fur BrownArmy Painter
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
Bugman GlowCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Carthalos Skin 5?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Carthalos Skin 5 in the current local catalogue is Dryad Brown from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.62).
- Closest overall: Dryad Brown (Army Painter, Delta-E 3.62)
- Closest Vallejo: Brown Glaze (70.854) (Delta-E 7.27)
- Closest Army Painter: Dryad Brown (Delta-E 3.62)
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
Carthalos Skin 5 is a paint from Warhammer. 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Carthalos Skin 5 is currently part of the Warhammer 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.
Carthalos Skin 5 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Carthalos Skin 5 equivalent is Bestial Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Carthalos Skin 5.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Carthalos Skin 5 is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).
Carthalos Skin 5 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Carthalos Skin 5 equivalent is Bestial Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Carthalos Skin 5. For Army Painter, the closest match to Carthalos Skin 5 is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.
Carthalos Skin 5 Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Carthalos Skin 5.
Carthalos Skin 5 Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Dryad Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.
Carthalos Skin 5 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Carthalos Skin 5 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Bestial Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Dryad Brown (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.6
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.
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