Humbrol German Cam Red Brown is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. In our digital catalog, Obsidian Skin is classified as a warm brown, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Tree Ancient as a darker color and Elder Flower as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Obsidian Skin equivalents, brand by brand
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Obsidian Skin's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 160 German Cam Red Brown, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.1).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Leather Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Druid Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Mud Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 381 Brown/Braun (RAL 8025), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
Tamiya
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Revell
Citadel
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 The Army Painter Obsidian Skin?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol German Cam Red Brown at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Obsidian Skin?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Leather Brown at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Obsidian Skin?
The approximate digital swatch for Obsidian Skin is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #5C4030). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Obsidian Skin with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Elder Flower for a lighter step and Tree Ancient for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.