Rakarth Flesh: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9C998D finish matte type base 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.

Ijn J3 Hai-iro (grey) AK11891

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 3.4 · close match

Vallejo

Splinter Camouflage Base 70.345

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Rainy Grey SC60

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 18.6 · different color

Similar paints

Light Grey · AK784

AK Interactive · General Series

Grey Castle · WP3007P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Ijn J3 Hai-iro (grey) · AK11891

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Canvas 70.314

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Night Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Rakarth Flesh?

The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Rakarth Flesh is Grey Castle (WP3007P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Rakarth Flesh?

Rakarth Flesh is a standard grey miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #9C998D with a matte finish.