Paint equivalent guide

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Equivalent

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent Vallejo, Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Army Painter equivalent is Moonstone Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Dwarf Flesh (72.041)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dwarf Flesh (72.041) in the current local catalogue is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.06).

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

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) 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 Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Delta E 2.06).

Yes, Dwarf Flesh (72.041) 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.

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent Vallejo, Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Army Painter equivalent is Moonstone Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. For a Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent Vallejo match, Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1 is the closest pick. The best Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Army Painter equivalent is Moonstone Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.4.

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Moonstone Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.4.

Dwarf Flesh (72.041) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Dwarf Flesh (72.041) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Moonstone Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.4

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.