Cold Flesh: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.014. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #838591 finish unknown type color family Grey

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.

Aggressor Grey Fs 36251 AK11885

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enticing Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Red Grey S12

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 23.8 · different color

Similar paints

Ash Grey · WP3004P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Lendanis Grey · SFG32

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey 70.989

Vallejo · Model Color

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Frozen Flesh 74.010

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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Complementary paints

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

Dryad Bark

Citadel · Base

Wwi French Green 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Cold Flesh?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Cold Flesh is Ash Grey (WP3004P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Cold Flesh?

Cold Flesh is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.014. Its screen color is approximately #838591 with a unknown finish.