Amaranth Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11086. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CF4E27 finish matte type color family Red

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Orange F02

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Amaranth Red · 70.829

Vallejo · Model Color

Aldebaran Red · SC38

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Approximate

Burn Orange · AK11079

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Amaranth Red, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Basic Skin Tone AK11052

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Cambion Crimson

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Amaranth Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Amaranth Red?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Amaranth Red is Amaranth Red (70.829, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Amaranth Red?

Amaranth Red is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11086. Its screen color is approximately #CF4E27 with a matte finish.