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Orcish Flesh · Army Painter · ΔE 5.13
Militarum Green · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 3.71
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Orcish Flesh · Army Painter · ΔE 5.13
Militarum Green · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 3.71
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Militarum Green | 3.71 | Good |
| Army Painter | Orcish Flesh | 5.13 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Orc Skin | 8.96 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Mantis Warriors Green | 12.44 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Aggaros Dunes | 15.23 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Skeleton Horde | 16.94 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Fang Dragon Green | 17.67 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Industrial Primer | 18.63 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Yellow is one of the most challenging colours to apply opaquely — this tone rewards careful layering.
The closest Plaguebearer Flesh equivalent is Orcish Flesh (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.1).
Plaguebearer Flesh is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Plaguebearer Flesh on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Plaguebearer Flesh equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Plaguebearer Flesh as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white or Wraithbone primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Wraithbone, Athonian Camoshade, Nurgling Green and Screaming Skull.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Plaguebearer Flesh as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white or Wraithbone primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Wraithbone, Athonian Camoshade, Nurgling Green and Screaming Skull.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.