In the pot, Gorthor Brown reads as a warm red, dark and muted. Matching it is straightforward: Scale75 Brown Leather lands at 97 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the Citadel range it ladders cleanly, Mechanicus Standard Grey for the shadows and Bloodreaver Flesh for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Gorthor Brown equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Gorthor Brown has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Brown Leather, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Chocolate Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.4).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Brown/Braun (RAL 8025), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Satin Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.6).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Onyx Skin, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Druid Flesh, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.1).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Scale75
Vallejo
Revell
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Gorthor Brown?
The closest same-finish match is Scale75 Brown Leather at 97% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Gorthor Brown?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Chocolate Brown at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is Gorthor Brown?
Gorthor Brown is a dark muted red with a warm undertone (hex #5F463F).
What do I highlight and shade Gorthor Brown with?
Highlight Gorthor Brown toward Bloodreaver Flesh and shade it down into Mechanicus Standard Grey, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.