Cygor Brown: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #3E1A17
finish translucent
type contrast
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
Red Tone
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Vallejo
Copper Brown
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Brown
ΔE 12.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Cygor Brown?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Cygor Brown is Red Tone (Quickshade Washes Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Cygor Brown?
Cygor Brown is a translucent brown miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #3E1A17 with a translucent finish.