Paint equivalent guide

Skin Ink Equivalent

SKIN INK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SKIN INK equivalent is Gryph-Hound Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
For the SKIN INK equivalent Vallejo, Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best SKIN INK Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SKIN INK?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SKIN INK in the current local catalogue is Gryph-Hound Orange from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.81).

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

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

SKIN INK 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 Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Delta E 3.21).

Yes, SKIN INK 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.

SKIN INK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SKIN INK equivalent is Gryph-Hound Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
For the SKIN INK equivalent Vallejo, Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best SKIN INK Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).

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

The closest SKIN INK equivalent is Gryph-Hound Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.8. For a SKIN INK equivalent Vallejo match, Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2 is the closest pick. The best SKIN INK Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.

SKIN INK Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2.

SKIN INK Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.

SKIN INK equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SKIN INK requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Gryph-Hound Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pure Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.6

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.