Shadow Flesh: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 042. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8D5345 finish matte type color family Brown

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 5.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Red Oxide PR101

Base Set

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

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Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Citadel · Base

Advanced Flesh Tone · S17

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Banshee Brown WP1404

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Sky Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Shadow Flesh?

The closest Vallejo match for Pro Acryl Shadow Flesh is Red Leather (70.818, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.4 (close match).

What color is Shadow Flesh?

Shadow Flesh is a standard brown miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 042. Its screen color is approximately #8D5345 with a matte finish.