Balor Brown: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #875408 finish matte type layer family Orange

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Flameon Dark Orange Brown S26

S.c.c. No.2 Brown AK11385

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Orange Leather SC28

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Noble Steed Brown

Wave 1

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

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Leather Brown · WP1123

Army Painter · Warpaints

Approximate

Flameon Dark Orange Brown · S26

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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US Field Drab -23- · AK3075

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Balor Brown, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Sand AK11032

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Balor Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Balor Brown?

The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Balor Brown is Leather Brown (WP1123, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Balor Brown?

Balor Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #875408 with a matte finish.