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Dead Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11083. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F54949 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
Legendary Red WP3105P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Evil Eye Red
Wave 2
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Pro Acryl
Fluorescent Red F01
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Vallejo
Inferno Red 74.022
Nocturna Models
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Beherit Red SFG05
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Wild Rider Red
Layer
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Orange PO34
Base Set
ΔE 12.9 · different color

Similar paints

Rogue Hobbies Orange Red · S31
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Approximate
Legendary Red · WP3105P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Fluorescent Red · F01
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Lugganath Orange
Citadel · Layer
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dragon Red WP1105
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
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Complementary paints

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

Turquoise
Vallejo · Game Color
Archaic Turquoise
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dead Red?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Dead Red is Legendary Red (WP3105P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Dead Red?
Dead Red is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11083. Its screen color is approximately #F54949 with a matte finish.

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