Doombull Brown is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone. Matching it is straightforward: Green Stuff World Sangria Red lands at 88 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Highlight it toward Word Bearers Red, the nearest lighter paint in the Citadel lane. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Doombull Brown equivalents in other ranges
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Sangria Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Red Oxide, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.5).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Gory Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.9).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Sanguine Shadow, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.3).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Berserker Red, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.1).
The honest caveat: Green Stuff World Sangria Red dries slightly lighter than Doombull Brown, so expect recess shading and edge highlights to shift with it.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Revell
Tamiya
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What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Doombull Brown?
The closest same-finish match is Green Stuff World Sangria Red at 88% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Doombull Brown?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Gory Red at 81%, a same-finish match.
What color is Doombull Brown?
Doombull Brown is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #570003).
What do I highlight and shade Doombull Brown with?
The next step up for highlighting Doombull Brown is Word Bearers Red in the Citadel range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.