RN Hull Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5031. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #572711 finish satin 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 7.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Mournfang Brown

Base

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burnt Red 008

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sharpnel Red SFG36

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Rust · AK11107

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Rigid Leather

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

Approximate

Nº8 Earth Red · AK4223

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Otyugh Brown

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Russian Dark Brown 6k AK11369

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make RN Hull Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Light Blue -79-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of RN Hull Red?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive RN Hull Red is Rigid Leather (D&D Underdark Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is RN Hull Red?

RN Hull Red is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5031. Its screen color is approximately #572711 with a satin finish.