Paint record

Dark Shadow Flesh

AK Interactive

Base · #5D2C27

Standard paint3rd Generation Acrylic

Hull Red from Humbrol scores 93 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Dark Shadow Flesh's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Wine Red and Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.

Cross-brand results

Dark Shadow Flesh equivalents in other ranges

These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Shadow Flesh with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.

The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Turquoisecomplement
Grey Blueneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

reds and crimson areas
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Hull Red at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Shadow Flesh?

A Vallejo candidate to check is Black Red at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is Dark Shadow Flesh?

The approximate digital swatch for Dark Shadow Flesh is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #5D2C27). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Dark Shadow Flesh with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun for a lighter step and Wine Red for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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