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Black Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11098. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #42271E finish matte type color family Brown

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.

Citadel
Catachan Fleshtone
Base
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Vallejo
Charred Brown 72.045
Game Color
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Scale75
Arbuckles Brown SFG34
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Pro Acryl
Petroleum Brown S14
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Army Painter
Mocca Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Blood Red Sky
Dark Arts
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ral 8017 Rotbraun · AK11330
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Catachan Fleshtone
Citadel · Base
Close
Waffen Red Brown · AK11419
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Resurrection Flesh SFG14
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Mahogany 009
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
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Complementary paints

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

Sky Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Black Red?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Black Red is Catachan Fleshtone (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).
What color is Black Red?
Black Red is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11098. Its screen color is approximately #42271E with a matte finish.

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