In our digital catalog, Carnelian Skin is classified as a warm red, light and moderate. The catalog suggests Quartz Skin as a darker color and Gargoyle Grey as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. AK Interactive Light Flesh is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 79 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Carnelian Skin equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Carnelian Skin have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Tan Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Pale Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Pink Of Desire, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.9).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Light Flesh is clearly warmer and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Scale75
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Revell
Citadel
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Found in 0 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 The Army Painter Carnelian Skin?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Light Flesh at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Carnelian Skin?
The approximate digital swatch for Carnelian Skin is a light moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #C49080). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Carnelian Skin with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Gargoyle Grey for a lighter step and Quartz Skin for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.