Malefic Flesh: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.012. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #696061 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.

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Neutral Grey 075

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Brown Grey SC59

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Rlm 61 AK11814

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Bootstrap Brown WP3074P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Light

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.4 · different color

Similar paints

London Grey · 70.836

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Neutral Grey · 075

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Dunkelgrau High Light · AK165

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey 70.989

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Scorched Earth

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Malefic Flesh?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Malefic Flesh is Stormvermin Fur (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.6 (close match).

What color is Malefic Flesh?

Malefic Flesh is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.012. Its screen color is approximately #696061 with a unknown finish.