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Dark Shadow Flesh: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3015. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #48231D 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.

Pro Acryl
Dark Crimson S19
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Scale75
Arbuckles Brown SFG34
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Vallejo
Black Red 70.859
Model Color
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Citadel
Catachan Fleshtone
Base
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Tree Ancient WP3110P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Chocolate · 85.118
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Close
Dark Crimson · S19
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Approximate
Waffen Red Brown · AK11419
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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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
Resurrection Flesh SFG14
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Russian Dark Brown 6k AK11369
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Shadow Flesh pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Artic Blue
Scale75 · Scalecolor
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Dark Shadow Flesh?
The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh is Dark Crimson (S19, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Dark Shadow Flesh?
Dark Shadow Flesh is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3015. Its screen color is approximately #48231D with a matte finish.

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