Skullcrusher Brass's approximate swatch sits in the metallic gold family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing Citadel Auric Armour Gold. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Gold Brown, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Skullcrusher Brass equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Citadel Skullcrusher Brass.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Gold Brown, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya X-33 Bronze, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
- From Revell: Revell 92 Brass/Messing, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Golden Armour, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.0).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Golden Skin, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.6).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 12 Copper, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.2).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Vallejo
Tamiya
Revell
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Skullcrusher Brass?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Gold Brown at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Skullcrusher Brass?
The catalog classifies Skullcrusher Brass as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Skullcrusher Brass with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Skullcrusher Brass is Auric Armour Gold from Citadel. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.