Red Primer Dark Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK126. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #43342F 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.

Pro Acryl

Dark Umber 019

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Dark Stone WP1425

Warpaints

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Red Brown · AK4143

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Exact

Dark Umber · 019

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP1125

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Burgundy S15

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

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Complementary paints

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

Pale Blue

Vallejo · Model Color

Rlm 78 (1941)

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Red Primer Dark Base?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Red Primer Dark Base is Dark Umber (019, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).

What color is Red Primer Dark Base?

Red Primer Dark Base is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK126. Its screen color is approximately #43342F with a matte finish.