Tanned Skin: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.471. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #81452D
finish translucent
type contrast
family Brown
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.
Two Thin Coats
Bone Wash
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Chestnut
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Army Painter
Mid Brown
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Fyreslayer Flesh
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Tanned Skin?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Tanned Skin is Bone Wash (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).
What color is Tanned Skin?
Tanned Skin is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.471. Its screen color is approximately #81452D with a translucent finish.