Matching it is straightforward: Humbrol German Cam Red Brown lands at 94 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. In the pot, Obsidian Skin reads as a warm brown, dark and moderate. It builds a smooth gradient with Tree Ancient underneath and Elder Flower on the highlights, all in the The Army Painter line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Obsidian Skin equivalents, brand by brand
No brand clones Obsidian Skin outright, but 2 ranges come close enough to swap. The best candidate from each catalog:
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol German Cam Red Brown, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.1).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Linoleum Deck Brown, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Leather Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.6).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Druid Flesh, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Mud Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Brown/Braun (RAL 8025), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
Tamiya
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Revell
Citadel
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Obsidian Skin?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol German Cam Red Brown at 94% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Obsidian Skin?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Leather Brown at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is Obsidian Skin?
Obsidian Skin is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #5C4030).
What do I highlight and shade Obsidian Skin with?
Highlight Obsidian Skin toward Elder Flower and shade it down into Tree Ancient, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.