Dark Shadow Flesh: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11405. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5D2C27 finish matte type color 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.

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burgundy 069

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Thondia Brown

Base

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Shadow Flesh, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Kobold Skin WP1434

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Crimson S19

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Shadow Flesh 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 Scale75 equivalent of Dark Shadow Flesh?

The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh is Sharpnel Red (SFG36, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Dark Shadow Flesh?

Dark Shadow Flesh is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11405. Its screen color is approximately #5D2C27 with a matte finish.