The stored digital swatch for Cygor Brown is a dark muted red with a warm undertone. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Black Legion for a darker step and Black Templar for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Dusk Red, scores 76 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Cygor Brown equivalents in other ranges
No listed same-type candidate for Citadel Cygor Brown reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.
The stored swatch for The Army Painter Dusk Red is slightly darker and more saturated than the swatch for Cygor Brown. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
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.
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Found in 0 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 Cygor Brown?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Dusk Red at 76% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is Cygor Brown a one-coat paint?
Cygor Brown is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.
What do I highlight and shade Cygor Brown with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Templar for a lighter step and Black Legion for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.