Basic Skin Tone: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.815. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E9AC8D 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.

Resurrection Flesh SFG14

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Tan Flesh 024

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Elven Skin

Wave 1

ΔE 10.1 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 16.4 · different color

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Yellow Ochre · 85.014

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Very close

Sickly Pink · AK11060

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ruby Skin · WP3148P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Sea Ben

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Turquoise

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Basic Skin Tone?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Basic Skin Tone is Sickly Pink (AK11060, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Basic Skin Tone?

Basic Skin Tone is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.815. Its screen color is approximately #E9AC8D with a matte finish.