Zombie Flesh: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.470. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #856B5A
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
Flesh Wash
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Army Painter
Soft Tone
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Citadel
Stormfiend
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Wood
ΔE 13.1 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Smoke
ΔE 13.8 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 15.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Zombie Flesh?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Zombie Flesh is Flesh Wash (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).
What color is Zombie Flesh?
Zombie Flesh is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.470. Its screen color is approximately #856B5A with a translucent finish.