Carnelian Skin: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3151P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5D3E46 finish matte type color family Pink

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 5.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Plum S11

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Royal Brown

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Tindalos Red SFG44

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Hull Red · 70.985

Vallejo · Model Color

Onyx Skin · WP3158P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

Royal Cloak

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Mutant Hue WP1441

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Purple 70.749

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Light Grey Fs 36495

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ulthuan Grey

Citadel · Layer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Carnelian Skin?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Carnelian Skin is Hull Red (70.985, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Carnelian Skin?

Carnelian Skin is a standard pink miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3151P. Its screen color is approximately #5D3E46 with a matte finish.