The stored digital swatch for Barbarian Skin is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone. AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Mahogany Brown as a darker color and Green Yellow as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Barbarian Skin equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Barbarian Skin with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth, a small digital color distance (delta E 2.0).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Noble Steed Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Gobi Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 82 Dark Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Paratrooper Tan, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Dark Beige, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 2.0. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Revell
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
About this color
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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.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Barbarian Skin?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Barbarian Skin?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Paratrooper Tan at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Barbarian Skin?
The approximate digital swatch for Barbarian Skin is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #785A3E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Barbarian Skin with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Green Yellow for a lighter step and Mahogany Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.