Gorthor 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 #5F463F finish matte type layer 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.

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Light

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Chocolate Brown 70.872

Medium Red Brown / Waffen Spring/ Summer Base -18- AK3061

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Bootstrap Brown WP3074P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Oxide Brown Light

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

Very close

Chocolate Brown · 70.872

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Burned Flesh · 74.002

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Command Khaki WP3077P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

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

Pale Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

Aii Light Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Gorthor Brown?

The closest Kimera Kolors match for Citadel Gorthor Brown is Oxide Brown Light (Expansion Set 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).

What color is Gorthor Brown?

Gorthor Brown is a standard brown miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #5F463F with a matte finish.