Bugman's 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 #8C5A46 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.

Pro Acryl

Advanced Flesh Tone S17

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Ruddy Umber WP3113P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

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Sable Brown · 85.114

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Very close

Advanced Flesh Tone · S17

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Very close

Tan · 72.066

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dystopian Dust

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

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Complementary paints

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

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Wwi German Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Bugman's Glow?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Citadel Bugman's Glow is Advanced Flesh Tone (S17, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Bugman's Glow?

Bugman's Glow is a standard brown miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #8C5A46 with a matte finish.