Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | Dark Tan | 6.78 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Knight-Questor Flesh | 7.47 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Stormvermin Fur | 9.72 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Leather Brown | 5.36 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Mocca Skin | 5.96 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Jasper Skin | 7.43 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Fur Brown | 7.84 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Onyx Skin | 8.35 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Warm reds like this one are staples for chapter colours, hazard markings, and focal armour accents..
The closest Cryptek Armourshade Gloss equivalent is Leather Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).
Cryptek Armourshade Gloss is a base from Citadel (Games Workshop), 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 Cryptek Armourshade Gloss 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 Cryptek Armourshade Gloss 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.
Cryptek Armourshade Gloss is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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.