Violet Red: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11075. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #573536 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.

Vallejo

Hull Red 70.985

Model Color

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Arbuckles Brown SFG34

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Amphora Red

Wave 3

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Hull Red · 70.985

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Royal Brown

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

Tree Ancient · WP3110P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Reddish Black AK11406

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

Rlm 76 Version 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Violet Red?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Violet Red is Hull Red (70.985, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Violet Red?

Violet Red is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11075. Its screen color is approximately #573536 with a matte finish.