Medium Fleshtone (70.860)
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Dwarf Flesh (72.041) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#B87050)
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 Vallejo, the closest match to Dwarf Flesh (72.041) is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Dwarf Flesh (72.041).
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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).
- Closest overall: Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color, Delta-E 2.06)
- Closest Vallejo: Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Delta-E 2.06)
- Closest Army Painter: Moonstone Skin (Delta-E 8.42)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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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 Vallejo, the closest match to Dwarf Flesh (72.041) is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Dwarf Flesh (72.041).
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 Vallejo, the closest match to Dwarf Flesh (72.041) is Medium Fleshtone (70.860) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Dwarf Flesh (72.041).
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
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Dwarf Flesh (72.041).
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 : no close Army Painter equivalent
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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