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Reddish Black: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3016. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3D2823 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.

Scale75
Brown Leather SC31
Scalecolor
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Charred Brown 72.045
Game Color
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Citadel
Catachan Fleshtone
Base
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Army Painter
Mocca Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Pro Acryl
Transparent Brown 052
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Cuirass Leather
Wave 1
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Charred Brown · 72.045
Vallejo · Game Color
Very close
Brown Leather · SC31
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Very close
Splinter Blotches II · 70.347
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Reddish Black, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Banshee Brown WP1404
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Mahogany 009
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Reddish Black pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Aii Light Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Sky Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Reddish Black?
The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Reddish Black is Brown Leather (SC31, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Reddish Black?
Reddish Black is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3016. Its screen color is approximately #3D2823 with a matte finish.

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