Vallejo Desert Yellow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Medium Flesh Tone is classified as a warm orange, mid-tone and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ral 8020 Braun and Mustard Yellow, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Medium Flesh Tone equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Medium Flesh Tone have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Desert Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Bestigor Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Dry Rust Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Buffed Hide, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Desert Yellow is slightly cooler than the swatch for Medium Flesh Tone. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Vallejo
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Revell
Scale75
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands 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 Medium Flesh Tone?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Desert Yellow at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Medium Flesh Tone?
The approximate digital swatch for Medium Flesh Tone is a mid-tone moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #C0834A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Medium Flesh Tone with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Mustard Yellow for a lighter step and Ral 8020 Braun for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.