Balor Brown's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Skrag Brown for a darker step and Ratskin Flesh for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Green Stuff World Yellow-Brown Ops, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Balor Brown equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Balor Brown. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Yellow-Brown Ops, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Skorne Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Plague Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Japanese Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
In the digital values, Green Stuff World Yellow-Brown Ops is slightly cooler and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Balor Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Yellow-Brown Ops at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Balor Brown?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Plague Brown at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Balor Brown?
The approximate digital swatch for Balor Brown is a mid-tone vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #875408). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Balor Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ratskin Flesh for a lighter step and Skrag Brown for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.