Paint equivalent guide

Agate Skin Equivalent

Agate Skin is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Agate Skin equivalent is SC-03 Antique Rose (Scale75) (ΔE 4.1).
For the Agate Skin equivalent Vallejo, Beige Red (70.804) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
The best Agate Skin Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-03 Antique RoseScale75
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Beige Red (70.804)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Salmon Rose (70.835)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Tallarn FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Dwarf FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Agate Skin?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Agate Skin in the current local catalogue is SC-03 Antique Rose from Scale75 (Delta-E 4.12).

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

Agate Skin is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Beige Red (70.804) (Delta E 5.15).

Yes, Agate Skin is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Agate Skin is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Agate Skin equivalent is SC-03 Antique Rose (Scale75) (ΔE 4.1).
For the Agate Skin equivalent Vallejo, Beige Red (70.804) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
The best Agate Skin Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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

The closest Agate Skin equivalent is SC-03 Antique Rose (Scale75) with Delta E 4.1. For a Agate Skin equivalent Vallejo match, Beige Red (70.804) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2 is the closest pick. The best Agate Skin Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Agate Skin Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Beige Red (70.804) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2.

Agate Skin Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Agate Skin equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-03 Antique Rose (Scale75) – ΔE 4.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Beige Red (70.804) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.0

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.