Scar Tissue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1480. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CF8C73 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.

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Tan Flesh 024

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.5 · different color

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Masque Flesh

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Light Flesh · AK11402

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Orcish Dermis · SFG19

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Harvester Flesh SFG15

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wet Mud WP1478

Army Painter · Warpaints

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 Scar Tissue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Medium Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Scarab Green

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Scar Tissue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Scar Tissue is Masque Flesh (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Scar Tissue?

Scar Tissue is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1480. Its screen color is approximately #CF8C73 with a matte finish.