Penetrating Red: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11227. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #B64026
finish matte
type ink
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.
Vallejo
Phoenix Orange - Intense
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Fire Giant Orange
ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Warm Brown Ink
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Guilliman Flesh
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Chestnut
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 15.3 · different color
Similar paints
Phoenix Orange - Intense · 72.478
Fire Giant Orange
Light Tone · WP1470
3 more similar paints, ranked live against your own collection.See them in the app →
Own Penetrating Red? Put it in your pocket inventory.
BrushForge tracks your paints, warns before bottles run dry, and matches recipes to what you actually own. Free, offline-first, no account needed to start.
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 on the App Store · 4,300+ paints · free to start
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Penetrating Red?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Penetrating Red is Phoenix Orange - Intense (72.478, Xpress Color Intense) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Penetrating Red?
Penetrating Red is a translucent red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11227. Its screen color is approximately #B64026 with a matte finish.