Mournfang Brown · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 3.93
Galaxy Deep Red Green Stuff World galaxy paint card (#400808)
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Mournfang Brown | 3.93 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Doombull Brown | 6.13 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Burgundy | 6.97 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | WWI French Brown | 7.89 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Word Bearers Red | 8.53 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Chocolate Brown (70.872) | 8.55 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Khorne Red | 9.46 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Blanched Berry | 10.66 | Distant |
Galaxy Deep Red Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
Galaxy Deep Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Red equivalent is Mournfang Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.9).
Galaxy Deep Red is a galaxy from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: Mournfang Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.9
- Vallejo equivalent: Chocolate Brown (70.872) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 8.6
- Army Painter equivalent: Blanched Berry (Army Painter) – ΔE 10.7
How to Use Galaxy Deep Red
This paint is typically used for:
- Galaxy effect
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.
Paint Behavior and Tips
Consider the following when working with this paint:
- Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
- Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
- Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying
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.
Miniature Painting Tips
For best results with Galaxy Deep Red on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
- Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
- Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
- Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat
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.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Galaxy Deep Red 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.
Galaxy Deep Red is a rich red galaxy paint from Green Stuff World's Galaxy range.
- Green Stuff World · Galaxy
- Galaxy · #400808
Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Limits
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.