Bordeaux Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11094. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A13B2F 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.

Army Painter

Wet Mud WP1478

Warpaints

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bold Pyrrole Red 003

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Wet Mud · WP1478

Army Painter · Warpaints

Scarlet Red · 28.016

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Vampire Garments

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ishtar Pink SFG07

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Turquoise -76-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Bordeaux Red?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Bordeaux Red is Wet Mud (WP1478, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Bordeaux Red?

Bordeaux Red is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11094. Its screen color is approximately #A13B2F with a matte finish.