Paint equivalent guide

Salmon Equivalent

SALMON is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SALMON equivalent is SC-04 Salmon Rose (Scale75) (ΔE 4.0).
For the SALMON equivalent Vallejo, Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best SALMON Army Painter equivalent is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.5).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SALMON?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SALMON in the current local catalogue is SC-04 Salmon Rose from Scale75 (Delta-E 4.02).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

SALMON is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Delta E 6.14).

Yes, SALMON is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

SALMON is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SALMON equivalent is SC-04 Salmon Rose (Scale75) (ΔE 4.0).
For the SALMON equivalent Vallejo, Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best SALMON Army Painter equivalent is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.5).

SALMON is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SALMON equivalent is SC-04 Salmon Rose (Scale75) with Delta E 4.0. For a SALMON equivalent Vallejo match, Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1 is the closest pick. The best SALMON Army Painter equivalent is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.5.

SALMON Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1.

SALMON Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.5.

SALMON equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SALMON requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-04 Salmon Rose (Scale75) – ΔE 4.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Elf Flesh (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.5

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.