Elven Flesh: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1421. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F9BE94 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.

Basic Skin Tone AK11052

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 4.4 · close match

Scale75

Harvester Flesh SFG15

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Heavy Warm White S18

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Flayed One Flesh

Layer

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Pale Skin

Wave 3

ΔE 11.0 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 19.6 · different color

Similar paints

Rosy Skin

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Exact

Cadmium Skin · 72.099

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

Ruby Skin · WP3148P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ivory AK11004

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Matt Red AK11092

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Elven Flesh pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Regal Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Deep Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Elven Flesh?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Elven Flesh is Cadmium Skin (72.099, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.1 (close match).

What color is Elven Flesh?

Elven Flesh is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1421. Its screen color is approximately #F9BE94 with a matte finish.