Basic Flesh: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC20. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C39173 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 5.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Tan Flesh 024

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bestigor Flesh

Layer

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.3 · different color

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RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown · AK727

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Natural Flesh · 74.006

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Moonray Flesh SFG17

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Shadow Flesh AK11404

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Basic Flesh pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Light Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Abyssal Turquoise

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Basic Flesh?

The closest Vallejo match for Scale75 Basic Flesh is Natural Flesh (74.006, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Basic Flesh?

Basic Flesh is a standard orange miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC20. Its screen color is approximately #C39173 with a matte finish.