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Bugman Glow: equivalents & matches

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

hex #804C43 finish matte type base family Brown

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.

Army Painter
Tiger's Eye Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Cavalry Brown 70.982
Model Color
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Scale75
Indian Shadow SC23
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Pro Acryl
Shadow Flesh 042
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Fur Cloak
Wave 1
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Red Oxide PR101
Base Set
ΔE 4.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Red Brown AK11434
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.8 · close match

Similar paints

Tiger's Eye Skin
Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set
Very close
Indian Shadow · SC23
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
Jasper Skin
Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Dystopian Dust
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Deep Red SC35
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Ion Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Bugman Glow?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Bugman Glow is Tiger's Eye Skin (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Bugman Glow?
Bugman Glow is a standard brown miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #804C43 with a matte finish.

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