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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale75 | SC-32 Black Leather | 3.08 | Good |
| AK Interactive | NATO Brown | 3.25 | Good |
| AK Interactive | S.C.C. 1A Brown | 4.02 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Protective 4BO | 4.04 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Dark Brown 6K | 4.04 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Khaki Green No.3 | 4.40 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Charadon Granite | 4.92 | Good |
| Army Painter | Brigandine Brown | 5.39 | Acceptable |
Dunkelbraun – Dark Brown is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dunkelbraun – Dark Brown equivalent is SC-32 Black Leather (Scale75) (ΔE 3.1).
Dunkelbraun – Dark Brown is a lacquer from AK Interactive, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Dunkelbraun – Dark Brown on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Dunkelbraun – Dark Brown equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
Dunkelbraun – Dark Brown is a lacquer paint from AK Interactive. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.