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Dead Flesh (72.035) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent is Komodo Khaki (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.0).
For the Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent Vallejo, Iraqi Sand (70.819) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best Dead Flesh (72.035) Army Painter equivalent is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.9).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dead Flesh (72.035) in the current local catalogue is Komodo Khaki from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 2.02).
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:
Dead Flesh (72.035) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Iraqi Sand (70.819) (Delta E 6.21).
Yes, Dead Flesh (72.035) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Dead Flesh (72.035) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent is Komodo Khaki (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.0).
For the Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent Vallejo, Iraqi Sand (70.819) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best Dead Flesh (72.035) Army Painter equivalent is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.9).
Dead Flesh (72.035) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent is Komodo Khaki (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.0. For a Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent Vallejo match, Iraqi Sand (70.819) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2 is the closest pick. The best Dead Flesh (72.035) Army Painter equivalent is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.9.
The closest Vallejo match is Iraqi Sand (70.819) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2.
The best Army Painter option is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.9.
As a paint, Dead Flesh (72.035) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange 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.