Cadian Fleshtone's approximate swatch sits in the orange family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The leading same-type candidate, Tamiya Flat Flesh, scores 84 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Deathclaw Brown for a darker step and Bestigor Flesh for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Cadian Fleshtone equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Cadian Fleshtone. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-15 Flat Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Elf Skin Tone, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Beige Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Shadow Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
Our digital comparison places Tamiya Flat Flesh slightly cooler and more muted 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.
Tamiya
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
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P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Humbrol
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Found in 3 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 Citadel Cadian Fleshtone?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Flat Flesh at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Cadian Fleshtone?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Elf Skin Tone at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Cadian Fleshtone?
The approximate digital swatch for Cadian Fleshtone is a mid-tone moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #C47652). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Cadian Fleshtone with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bestigor Flesh for a lighter step and Deathclaw Brown for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.