Elf Skin Tone: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.004. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CA8854 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.

Citadel

Bestigor Flesh

Layer

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Orange Tan AK3022

Figures Series

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Bestigor Flesh

Citadel · Layer

Orange Tan · AK3022

AK Interactive · Figures Series

German Camouflage Orange Ochre · 70.824

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Otyugh Brown

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Complementary paints

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

Light Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Sea Ben

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Elf Skin Tone?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Elf Skin Tone is Bestigor Flesh (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Elf Skin Tone?

Elf Skin Tone is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.004. Its screen color is approximately #CA8854 with a matte finish.