Tanned Flesh: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1127. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BB6F51 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.

Light Flesh -16- AK3012

Figures Series

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burnt Sienna 059

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.4 · different color

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Grindhouse Orange

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

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

Medium Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Light Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Tanned Flesh?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Tanned Flesh is Grindhouse Orange (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Tanned Flesh?

Tanned Flesh is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1127. Its screen color is approximately #BB6F51 with a matte finish.