Fairy Skin: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.457. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #CA8774
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Fire Drake
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Bloodletter
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Purple
ΔE 13.5 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Red Glaze
ΔE 14.5 · different color
Scale75
Inktense Oxide
ΔE 14.9 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 28.9 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Fairy Skin?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Fairy Skin is Fire Drake (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 7.2 (noticeable difference).
What color is Fairy Skin?
Fairy Skin is a translucent red miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.457. Its screen color is approximately #CA8774 with a translucent finish.