Red Primer Shadow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK125. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #382D29 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.

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Fleshtone

Base

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Chipping Color · AK711

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

Chipping Color · AK711

AK Interactive · General Series

Very close

Black Grey · 70.862

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dystopian Dust

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Black Rubber AK3007

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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 Primer Shadow 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 Vallejo equivalent of Red Primer Shadow?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Red Primer Shadow is Black Grey (70.862, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Red Primer Shadow?

Red Primer Shadow is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK125. Its screen color is approximately #382D29 with a matte finish.