Cadian Fleshtone sits in the orange family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being Tamiya Flat Flesh at 84 percent. Within the Citadel range it ladders cleanly, Deathclaw Brown for the shadows and Bestigor Flesh for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Cadian Fleshtone equivalents in other ranges
Cadian Fleshtone is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya Flat Flesh, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.2).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Elf Skin Tone, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.8).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Beige Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Shadow Flesh, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.2).
Check it on a spare model first, because Tamiya Flat Flesh sits slightly cooler and more muted than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
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P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Humbrol
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What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Cadian Fleshtone?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Flat Flesh at 84% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Cadian Fleshtone?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Elf Skin Tone at 81%, a same-finish match.
What color is Cadian Fleshtone?
Cadian Fleshtone is a mid-tone moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #C47652).
What do I highlight and shade Cadian Fleshtone with?
Highlight Cadian Fleshtone toward Bestigor Flesh and shade it down into Deathclaw Brown, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.