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Ashroot · Army Painter · ΔE 3.54
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Ashroot · Army Painter · ΔE 3.54
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Ashroot | 3.54 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Bestial Brown | 3.60 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Barrel Grey | 3.60 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-24 African Shadow | 4.84 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-29 Walnut | 4.84 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | English Field Brown | 5.12 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Bloodreaver Flesh | 5.32 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Oak Brown | 6.29 | Acceptable |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Warm reds like this one are staples for chapter colours, hazard markings, and focal armour accents.
The closest Gorthor Brown equivalent is Ashroot (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.5).
Gorthor Brown is a layer 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 Gorthor 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 Gorthor Brown 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.
Gorthor Brown is a layer 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.