Argonaut Skin: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B1956E 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.

AK Interactive

Carc Tan 686a (fs33446) AK11349

Tomb King Tan WP3086P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Golden Brown 062

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rock Grey AK11007

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Beasty Brown 28.019

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target

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Complementary paints

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

Russian Blue Base

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Navy Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Argonaut Skin?

The closest AK Interactive match for Two Thin Coats Argonaut Skin is Carc Tan 686a (fs33446) (AK11349, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Argonaut Skin?

Argonaut Skin is a standard orange miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 2). Its screen color is approximately #B1956E with a matte finish.