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Reikland Fleshshade Gloss · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 5.20
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Reikland Fleshshade Gloss · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 5.20
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Reikland Fleshshade Gloss | 5.20 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Seraphim Sepia | 9.03 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade | 9.10 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade Gloss | 10.47 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Flesh Wash | 12.21 | Distant |
| Scale75 | SC-98 Inktense Ochre | 15.36 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Yellow Ochre | 16.53 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Light Tone | 19.20 | Distant |
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Reikland Fleshshade equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Reikland Fleshshade is a shade / wash 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 light, 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 Reikland Fleshshade 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 Reikland Fleshshade 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 Reikland Fleshshade as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Bugman's Glow, Cadian Fleshtone, Kislev Flesh and Pallid Wych Flesh.
Avoid using it for Metal or Very Light Surfaces Alone.
Use Reikland Fleshshade as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Bugman's Glow, Cadian Fleshtone, Kislev Flesh and Pallid Wych Flesh.
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 Metal or Very Light Surfaces Alone.