Hull Red from Humbrol scores 93 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Dark Shadow Flesh's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Wine Red and Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dark Shadow Flesh equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Shadow Flesh with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 177 Hull Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- Best Revell option: Revell 383 Dark Brown (RAL 8015), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Black Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Red Rage, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Thondia Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Sienna, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Humbrol
Revell
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Scale75
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
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Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Hull Red at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Shadow Flesh?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Black Red at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Shadow Flesh?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Shadow Flesh is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #5D2C27). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Shadow Flesh with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun for a lighter step and Wine Red for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.