Vermillion: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11090. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C44C33 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.

Scale75

Antares Red SC37

Scalecolor

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Two Thin Coats

Inferno Orange

Wave 3

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Red Acrylic Color · AK740

AK Interactive · General Series

Antares Red · SC37

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Carmine · AK11091

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Vermillion, 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

Carmine Red 70.908

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Scarab Green

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Vermillion?

The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive Vermillion is Antares Red (SC37, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Vermillion?

Vermillion is a standard red miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11090. Its screen color is approximately #C44C33 with a matte finish.