Dwarf Flesh
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SC-21 Pink Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-21 Pink Flesh equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-21 Pink Flesh is Rosy Flesh (72.100) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.3).
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-21 Pink Flesh is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).
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The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-21 Pink Flesh in the current local catalogue is Dwarf Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.5).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
SC-21 Pink 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 Rosy Flesh (72.100) (Delta E 5.30).
Yes, SC-21 Pink 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-21 Pink Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-21 Pink Flesh equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-21 Pink Flesh is Rosy Flesh (72.100) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.3).
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-21 Pink Flesh is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).
SC-21 Pink Flesh is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-21 Pink Flesh equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.5. For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-21 Pink Flesh is Rosy Flesh (72.100) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.3. For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-21 Pink Flesh is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Rosy Flesh (72.100) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.3.
The best Army Painter option is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.3.
As a paint, SC-21 Pink Flesh requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
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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