Dwarf Flesh (72.041)
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Medium Fleshtone (70.860) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medium Fleshtone (70.860) equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Medium Fleshtone (70.860) equivalent Vallejo, Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best Medium Fleshtone (70.860) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Medium Fleshtone (70.860) in the current local catalogue is Dwarf Flesh (72.041) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 2.06).
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:
Medium Fleshtone (70.860) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Delta E 2.06).
Yes, Medium Fleshtone (70.860) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.
Medium Fleshtone (70.860) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medium Fleshtone (70.860) equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Medium Fleshtone (70.860) equivalent Vallejo, Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best Medium Fleshtone (70.860) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
Medium Fleshtone (70.860) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medium Fleshtone (70.860) equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.1. For a Medium Fleshtone (70.860) equivalent Vallejo match, Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.1 is the closest pick. The best Medium Fleshtone (70.860) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.1.
The best Army Painter option is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.3.
As a paint, Medium Fleshtone (70.860) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red 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.