Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red.: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3048. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E32A18 finish matte 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.

Citadel

Wild Rider Red

Layer

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Hot Orange 72.009

Game Color

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Mythical Orange WP1442

Warpaints

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Deep Red - Intense · AK11088

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Basic Skin Tone 70.815

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Glistening Blood WP1476

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 / Vermilion Cadmium Red. pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

Jade

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red.?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. is Wild Rider Red (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red.?

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3048. Its screen color is approximately #E32A18 with a matte finish.