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Filthy Brown (72.037) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 1.74
Graubeige – Grey Beige · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.35
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Filthy Brown (72.037) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 1.74
Graubeige – Grey Beige · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.35
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Game Color | Filthy Brown (72.037) | 1.74 | Excellent |
| Vallejo Game Color | Plague Brown (72.039) | 2.97 | Good |
| AK Interactive | MIDDLE STONE | 4.15 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Gretchin Green | 4.37 | Good |
| AK Interactive | WWI French Milky Coffee | 4.68 | Good |
| Vallejo Game Color | Scrofulous Brown (72.038) | 5.61 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-27 Iroko | 6.55 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Barbarian Gold | 7.90 | Acceptable |
Desert Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Desert Yellow equivalent is Filthy Brown (72.037) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.7).
Desert Yellow is a warpaint_fanatic from Army Painter, 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 Desert Yellow 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 Desert Yellow equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Desert Yellow is a warm orange warpaint_fanatic paint from Army Painter's Warpaints range.
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.