Pale Flesh: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.024. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #ECBDA9 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

Pastel Pink AK11059

3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Harvester Flesh SFG15

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dystopian Dust

Dark Arts

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Citadel

Lugganath Orange

Layer

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 20.7 · different color

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Flesh Tone no. 2 · 85.018

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Pastel Pink · AK11059

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Harvester Flesh · SFG15

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Abomination Gore WP1401

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Complementary paints

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

Turquoise

Vallejo · Model Color

Medium Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Pale Flesh?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Pale Flesh is Pastel Pink (AK11059, 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Pale Flesh?

Pale Flesh is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.024. Its screen color is approximately #ECBDA9 with a matte finish.