Medium Flesh: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.017. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FAD0D1 finish unknown type color 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.

Pastel Violet AK11069

3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Pale Pink 043

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Pale Skin SC17

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.1 · different color

Two Thin Coats

Manticore Ochre

Wave 2

ΔE 11.0 · different color

Citadel

Fulgrim Pink

Layer

ΔE 12.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 17.0 · different color

Similar paints

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

White Flesh · 74.016

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Washable White Paint AK11372

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sanctuary Red 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

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Complementary paints

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

Hydra Turquoise

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Lupercal Green

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Medium Flesh?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Medium Flesh is Opal Skin (WP3149P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).

What color is Medium Flesh?

Medium Flesh is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.017. Its screen color is approximately #FAD0D1 with a unknown finish.