In our digital catalog, Plaguebearer Flesh is classified as a cool yellow, very light and moderate. The catalog suggests Gutrippa Flesh as a darker color and Skeleton Horde as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. The Army Painter Howling Sand 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.
Plaguebearer Flesh equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Plaguebearer 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 The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Howling Sand, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Green Glaze, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.8).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Apc Interior Light Green (Fs 24533), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Revell's closest color: Revell 59 Sky (RAF), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Our digital comparison places The Army Painter Howling Sand 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.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Plaguebearer Flesh?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Howling Sand at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is Plaguebearer Flesh a one-coat paint?
Plaguebearer Flesh is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.
What do I highlight and shade Plaguebearer Flesh with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Skeleton Horde for a lighter step and Gutrippa Flesh for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.