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Dwarf Flesh (72.041) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 4.58
RLM 79 (1942) · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.05
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Dwarf Flesh (72.041) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 4.58
RLM 79 (1942) · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.05
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Tanned Flesh | 3.39 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Dwarf Bronze | 4.31 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Deathclaw Brown | 4.44 | Good |
| Vallejo Game Color | Dwarf Flesh (72.041) | 4.58 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Brazen Brass | 5.43 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | ORANGE BROWN | 7.63 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Mars Orange | 8.16 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Topaz Skin | 8.41 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Warm reds like this one are staples for chapter colours, hazard markings, and focal armour accents.
The closest Ratskin Flesh equivalent is Dwarf Flesh (72.041) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.6).
Ratskin Flesh is a base 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 good, 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 Ratskin 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 Ratskin 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 Ratskin Flesh as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a white or beige primer. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Reikland Fleshshade, Cadian Fleshtone, Kislev Flesh and Bugman's Glow.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Ratskin Flesh as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a white or beige primer. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Reikland Fleshshade, Cadian Fleshtone, Kislev Flesh and Bugman's Glow.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.