Red Acrylic Color: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · General Series · AK740. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BE4331 finish unknown 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.

Vallejo

Scarlet 70.817

Model Color

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Squig Orange

Layer

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vermillion · AK11090

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Antares Red · SC37

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Scarlet · 70.817

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Red Acrylic Color, 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

Vampire Red WP1460

Army Painter · Warpaints

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 Red Acrylic Color pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Turquoise -76-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Red Acrylic Color?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Red Acrylic Color is Scarlet (70.817, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).

What color is Red Acrylic Color?

Red Acrylic Color is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (General Series), code AK740. Its screen color is approximately #BE4331 with a unknown finish.