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Cursed Flesh Army Painter speedpaint paint equivalents (#A89078)

Cursed Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cursed Flesh equivalent is Skeleton Horde (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 8.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Cursed Flesh.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cursed Flesh.

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Cursed Flesh?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cursed Flesh in the current local catalogue is Skeleton Horde from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 8.11).

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

Cursed Flesh 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Cursed Flesh 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.

Cursed Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cursed Flesh equivalent is Skeleton Horde (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 8.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Cursed Flesh.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cursed Flesh.

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

The closest Cursed Flesh equivalent is Skeleton Horde (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 8.1. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Cursed Flesh. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cursed Flesh.

Cursed Flesh Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Cursed Flesh.

Cursed Flesh Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Cursed Flesh.

Cursed Flesh equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Skeleton Horde (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 8.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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