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Matt Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4003. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #873A2A 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.

Kimera Kolors
Red Oxide PR101
Base Set
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Vallejo
Cavalry Brown 70.982
Model Color
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Pro Acryl
Burnt Orange 037
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Citadel
Tuskgor Fur
Layer
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Scarab Red
Wave 3
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Wet Mud WP1478
Warpaints
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Dubai Brown SC13
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Shadow Flesh · AK11404
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
Red Oxide · PR101
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
Approximate
Fresh Blood · 72.132
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Flesh AK11402
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Shadow Flesh AK11405
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Matt Red?
The closest Kimera Kolors match for AK Interactive Matt Red is Red Oxide (PR101, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Matt Red?
Matt Red is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4003. Its screen color is approximately #873A2A with a matte finish.

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