Scaly Hide: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1450. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #939F8C 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.

Rlm 65 (1941) AK11818

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Light Green Blue 70.972

Model Color

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hellbound Flesh SFG16

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 22.6 · different color

Similar paints

Crypt Grey

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Rlm 65 (1941) · AK11818

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Light Grey · AK784

AK Interactive · General Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Warm Grey 015

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Luftwaffe Camouflage Green 70.823

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Grey

Vallejo · Model Color

Royal Purple

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Scaly Hide?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Scaly Hide is Crypt Grey (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Scaly Hide?

Scaly Hide is a standard grey miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1450. Its screen color is approximately #939F8C with a matte finish.