Athena Skin: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.107. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C85B54 finish matte type color family Red

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.

Blood Chalice WP3119P

Rogue Hobbies Orange Red S31

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Deathclaw Brown

Layer

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Antares Red SC37

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 11.8 · different color

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Faded Red · 70.747

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Predict Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Approximate

Rust Orange

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ishtar Pink SFG07

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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 Athena Skin pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Emerald

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Athena Skin?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Athena Skin is Ruby (AK11084, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.2 (close match).

What color is Athena Skin?

Athena Skin is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.107. Its screen color is approximately #C85B54 with a matte finish.