Scarlet Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11087. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D03B27 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.

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Red F01

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Mars Red · WP1436

Army Painter · Warpaints

Beherit Red · SFG05

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Hellspawn Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Scarlet 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

Resplendent Red WP3103P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

Turquoise -76-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Scarlet Red?

The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Scarlet Red is Antares Red (SC37, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Scarlet Red?

Scarlet Red is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11087. Its screen color is approximately #D03B27 with a matte finish.