Paint equivalent guide

Sc-20 Basic Flesh Equivalent

SC-20 Basic Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent is Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For the SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent Vallejo, Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
The best SC-20 Basic Flesh Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-20 Basic Flesh?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-20 Basic Flesh in the current local catalogue is Basic Skintone (70.815) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.44).

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

SC-20 Basic Flesh is a paint from Scale75. 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 Basic Skintone (70.815) (Delta E 2.44).

Yes, SC-20 Basic Flesh is currently part of the Scale75 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.

SC-20 Basic Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent is Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For the SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent Vallejo, Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
The best SC-20 Basic Flesh Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

SC-20 Basic Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent is Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4. For a SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent Vallejo match, Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4 is the closest pick. The best SC-20 Basic Flesh Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

SC-20 Basic Flesh Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4.

SC-20 Basic Flesh Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

SC-20 Basic Flesh equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-20 Basic Flesh requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Basic Skintone (70.815) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Barbarian Flesh (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.1

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.