In our digital catalog, Light Flesh is classified as a warm orange, very light and vivid. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Cremeweiss and Offwhite, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. The Army Painter Pearl Skin is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Light Flesh equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Light Flesh have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Pearl Skin, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Cream White, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Pale Skin, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 74 Linen, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.3).
In the digital values, The Army Painter Pearl Skin is slightly cooler. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Scale75
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Light Flesh?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Pearl Skin at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Light Flesh?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Flesh is a very light vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #FAE5D4). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Flesh with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Offwhite for a lighter step and Cremeweiss for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.