#BB6F51
Army Painter

Tanned Flesh

Warpaints

acrylic
orange

Color Information

HEX

#BB6F51

RGB

187, 111, 81

LAB

54.6, 27.1, 29.5

Product Code

WP1127

Closest catalog-color match

Warplock Bronze by Citadel (ΔE 3.3)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Seraphim Flesh Dip by Green Stuff World (ΔE 0.5)

purpose: paint vs ink. ΔE 0.5 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Tanned Flesh catalog data

More from Army Painter

Tanned Flesh by Army Painter (product code WP1127) is cataloged as acrylic, Warpaints in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #BB6F51, RGB 187/111/81, and CIELAB 54.6/27.1/29.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Tanned Flesh is a warm vibrant orange with medium value (L*: 54.6). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 40.1), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 54.6

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 40.1

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers