Paint equivalent guide

Dead Flesh (72.035) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#C8B090)

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 Gengis Khaki (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Dead Flesh (72.035).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Dead Flesh (72.035) is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.9).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Komodo KhakiGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Gengis KhakiGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Dwarven FleshGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Dorado SkinArmy Painter
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
Quartz SkinArmy Painter
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Dead Flesh (72.035)?

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).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

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 Gengis Khaki (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Dead Flesh (72.035).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Dead Flesh (72.035) 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 Gengis Khaki (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Dead Flesh (72.035). For Army Painter, the closest match to Dead Flesh (72.035) is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.9.

Dead Flesh (72.035) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Dead Flesh (72.035).

Dead Flesh (72.035) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Dorado Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.9.

Dead Flesh (72.035) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Dead Flesh (72.035) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Gengis Khaki (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Dorado Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.9

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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