Matching it is straightforward: P3 Paints Midlund Flesh lands at 86 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Ratskin Flesh is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone. Within the Citadel range it ladders cleanly, Squig Orange for the shadows and Cadian Fleshtone for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Ratskin Flesh equivalents in other ranges
Ratskin Flesh is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Midlund Flesh, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Orange Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Orange Leather, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
From Humbrol: Humbrol Tan, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.4).
Worth knowing before you swap: P3 Paints Midlund Flesh runs slightly lighter, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Scale75
Humbrol
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Two Thin Coats
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 same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Ratskin Flesh?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Midlund Flesh at 86% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Ratskin Flesh?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Orange Brown at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Ratskin Flesh?
Ratskin Flesh is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #A86648).
What do I highlight and shade Ratskin Flesh with?
Highlight Ratskin Flesh toward Cadian Fleshtone and shade it down into Squig Orange, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.