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Martian Ironearth
Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 46.46
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Martian Ironearth | 46.46 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrellan Earth | 51.89 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrellan Badland | 51.89 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Blackfire Earth | 60.75 | Distant |
| Vallejo Model Color | Crackle Medium (70.598) | 91.25 | Distant |
As a Technical paint, this product delivers a special effect — texture, crackle, gloss, or medium — rather than a standard colour coat. Near-black tones create deep shadows, weapon bodies, and armour undercoats across every miniature project.
The closest Mordant Earth equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Mordant Earth is a technical 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 strong, 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 Mordant Earth 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 Mordant Earth 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.
Use Mordant Earth as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. Thin it without thinning it. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Mournfang Brown and Steel Legion Drab.
Avoid using it for over-dilution or Applying On Bare Plastic.
Use Mordant Earth as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. Thin it without thinning it. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Mournfang Brown and Steel Legion Drab.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for over-dilution or Applying On Bare Plastic.