The digital color reference is a muted, dark red leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Gorthor Brown for a darker step and Bugman's Glow for a lighter step. Vallejo Mahogany Ink is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Bloodreaver Flesh equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Bloodreaver 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 Mahogany Ink, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Indian Shadow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Dread Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Onyx Skin, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.6 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Tamiya
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Bloodreaver Flesh?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Mahogany Ink at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Bloodreaver Flesh?
The approximate digital swatch for Bloodreaver Flesh is a dark muted red with a warm undertone (hex #6A4848). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Bloodreaver Flesh with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bugman's Glow for a lighter step and Gorthor Brown for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.