In the pot, Argonaut Skin reads as a warm orange, light and muted. No shortage of substitutes here, Carc Tan 686A (Fs 33446) from AK Interactive matches at 97 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Kobold Grey in the recesses and step up to Contagion Green on the edges, both Two Thin Coats paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Argonaut Skin equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Argonaut Skin has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Carc Tan 686A (Fs 33446), indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.6).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Sepia, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Urban Buff, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya Flat Tan, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.3).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Thar Brown, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.6).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Khaki Drill, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.7).
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
AK Interactive
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Scale75
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Citadel
P3 Paints
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 Two Thin Coats Argonaut Skin?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Carc Tan 686A (Fs 33446) at 97% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Argonaut Skin?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Sepia at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Argonaut Skin?
Argonaut Skin is a light muted orange with a warm undertone (hex #A78E6D).
What do I highlight and shade Argonaut Skin with?
Highlight Argonaut Skin toward Contagion Green and shade it down into Kobold Grey, both Two Thin Coats paints in the same finish family.