Mink Tan: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.108. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B57B69 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.

Army Painter

Ruddy Skin

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Arabic Shadow SC22

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Brown Rose AK11063

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Beige Red S05

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Diarylide Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 13.2 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dread Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Ijn Q1 Anti-glare Blue-black

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Mink Tan?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Mink Tan is Ruddy Skin (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Mink Tan?

Mink Tan is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.108. Its screen color is approximately #B57B69 with a unknown finish.