Paint equivalent guide

Sc-26 Sandalwood Equivalent

SC-26 Sandalwood is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent is Kislev Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.1).
For the SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent Vallejo, German Camouflage Beige (70.821) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.6).
The best SC-26 Sandalwood Army Painter equivalent is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
German Camouflage Beige (70.821)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Elf Flesh (72.004)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-26 Sandalwood?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-26 Sandalwood in the current local catalogue is Kislev Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.1).

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-26 Sandalwood 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 German Camouflage Beige (70.821) (Delta E 2.64).

Yes, SC-26 Sandalwood 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-26 Sandalwood is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent is Kislev Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.1).
For the SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent Vallejo, German Camouflage Beige (70.821) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.6).
The best SC-26 Sandalwood Army Painter equivalent is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).

SC-26 Sandalwood is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent is Kislev Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.1. For a SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent Vallejo match, German Camouflage Beige (70.821) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.6 is the closest pick. The best SC-26 Sandalwood Army Painter equivalent is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.

SC-26 Sandalwood Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is German Camouflage Beige (70.821) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.6.

SC-26 Sandalwood Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Elf Flesh (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.

SC-26 Sandalwood equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-26 Sandalwood requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Kislev Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : German Camouflage Beige (70.821) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Elf Flesh (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.6

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.