Heavy Skin Tone: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.140. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AD8468 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.

AK Interactive

Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) AK11340

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Flesh

Base

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Tan Flesh 024

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) · AK11340

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Bronze Fleshtone · 72.036

Vallejo · Game Color

Dwarven Skin

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Blue / Blue Tank Crew Base -73-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Light Prussian Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Heavy Skin Tone?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Heavy Skin Tone is Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) (AK11340, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Heavy Skin Tone?

Heavy Skin Tone is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.140. Its screen color is approximately #AD8468 with a matte finish.