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Carmine: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11091. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B83E26 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.

Two Thin Coats
Hellspawn Red
Wave 1
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Vallejo
Scarlet 70.817
Model Color
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Burnt Sienna 059
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Scale75
Antares Red SC37
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Army Painter
Pure Red WP1104
Warpaints
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Citadel
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Layer
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The Red PR170
Base Set
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Resurrection Flesh SFG14
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Transparent Red 047
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Green
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Grey Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Carmine?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Carmine is Hellspawn Red (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Carmine?
Carmine is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11091. Its screen color is approximately #B83E26 with a matte finish.

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