Orc Skin: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9FA3A3 finish matte type color family Grey

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.

AK Interactive

Raf Sky Grey AK11848

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 0.6 · nearly identical

Citadel

Grey Seer

Base

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Scale75

Miskatonic Grey SFG47

Bright Neutral Grey 045

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 22.4 · different color

Similar paints

Raf Sky Grey · AK11848

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dunkelgrau Shine · AK166

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Mig-25/mig-31 Grey AK11920

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wizard Grey

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Pure Black -84-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Matt Black

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Orc Skin?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Orc Skin is Raf Sky Grey (AK11848, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Orc Skin?

Orc Skin is a standard grey miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #9FA3A3 with a matte finish.