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Salmon: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11061. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F5A175 finish matte type color family Orange

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.

Vallejo
Fairy Flesh 74.007
Nocturna Models
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Army Painter
Barbarian Flesh WP3147P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Lugganath Orange
Layer
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Orcish Dermis SFG19
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Gyzmo Fur
Wave 2
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Tan Flesh 024
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 11.3 · different color
Kimera Kolors
Diarylide Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 12.8 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Highlight Flesh AK11403
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Bold Pyrrole Red 003
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Complementary paints

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

Kraken Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Strong Dark Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Salmon?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Salmon is Fairy Flesh (74.007, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Salmon?
Salmon is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11061. Its screen color is approximately #F5A175 with a matte finish.

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