The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. Vallejo Cavalry Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Saddle Brown and Medium Rust, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Shadow Flesh equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Shadow Flesh have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Cavalry Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 70 Brick Red, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
From Citadel: Citadel Tuskgor Fur, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Cavalry Brown slightly more muted and cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Citadel
Scale75
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Shadow Flesh?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Cavalry Brown at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Shadow Flesh?
The approximate digital swatch for Shadow Flesh is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #90433B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Shadow Flesh with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Medium Rust for a lighter step and Saddle Brown for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.