#965C58
Vallejo

Demonic Skin

Xpress Color

contrast
transparent
red

Color Information

HEX

#965C58

RGB

150, 92, 88

LAB

45.4, 23.3, 12.4

Product Code

72.458

Closest catalog-color match

Darkoath Flesh by Citadel (ΔE 2.3)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: both products 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. ΔE 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Demonic Skin catalog data

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Demonic Skin by Vallejo (product code 72.458) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #965C58, RGB 150/92/88, and CIELAB 45.4/23.3/12.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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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Technical Color Analysis

Demonic Skin is a warm red with medium value (L*: 45.4). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 26.4), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 45.4

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 26.4

Moderate

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.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

White or Off-white

Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly

Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)

Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

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