Bard 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 #9F7664 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 5.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Rlm 79 (1942) AK11833

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Flesh

Base

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Advanced Flesh Tone S17

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 13.5 · different color

Similar paints

Cinderborn Brown

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Very close

Vambrace brown

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Dwarven Skin

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dystopian Dust

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Mahogany Ink 70.828

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Neutral Grey

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Dark Jade

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Bard Skin?

The closest Army Painter match for Two Thin Coats Bard Skin is Dorado Skin (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Bard Skin?

Bard Skin is a standard orange miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 2). Its screen color is approximately #9F7664 with a matte finish.