Ruby Skin: equivalents & matches

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

hex #E5ABAB finish matte type color family Red

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 7.4 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Pale Flesh 28.024

Hobby Paint

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Fulgrim Pink

Layer

ΔE 10.2 · different color

AK Interactive

Pastel Pink AK11059

3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Two Thin Coats

Dystopian Dust

Dark Arts

ΔE 13.2 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 24.0 · different color

Similar paints

Leopard Stone Skin · WP3156P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Pink · 071

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

Centaur Skin · WP1408

Army Painter · Warpaints

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

White Flesh 74.016

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wyvern Fury WP3116P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Antiquity Green

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Dark Emerald

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Ruby Skin?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Army Painter Ruby Skin is Pink (071, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).

What color is Ruby Skin?

Ruby Skin is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Skin Tones Paint Set). Its screen color is approximately #E5ABAB with a matte finish.