Elven Skin: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BC9273 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.

Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) AK11340

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bestigor Flesh

Layer

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 11.4 · different color

Similar paints

Natural Flesh · 74.006

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Basic Flesh · SC20

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Heavy Skin Tone · 72.140

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Blue / Blue Tank Crew Base -73-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Light Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Elven Skin?

The closest Scale75 match for Two Thin Coats Elven Skin is Basic Flesh (SC20, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Elven Skin?

Elven Skin is a standard orange miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #BC9273 with a matte finish.