Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Reikland Fleshshade | 5.20 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade Gloss | 6.52 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade | 7.27 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Nuln Oil Gloss | 10.23 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Nuln Oil | 11.26 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Seraphim Sepia | 13.91 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint White | 18.99 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Wash Medium | 17.47 | 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 Gloss equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Reikland Fleshshade Gloss 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 Gloss 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 Gloss equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Reikland Fleshshade Gloss 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 and Cadian Fleshtone.
Avoid using it for Matte Finish Projects.
Use Reikland Fleshshade Gloss 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 and Cadian Fleshtone.
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 Matte Finish Projects.