Dragon Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3117P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BF283B 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.

Vallejo

Fire Flame 74.024

Nocturna Models

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Hellbore Red

Wave 2

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Ruby AK11084

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Squig Orange

Layer

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Dark Hot Pink S32

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Transparent Red · 70.934

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Fire Flame · 74.024

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Bloody Red · 28.023

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Barbarian Flesh WP1126

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Warlord Purple 72.014

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Waaagh! Flesh

Citadel · Base

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dragon Red?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Dragon Red is Fire Flame (74.024, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Dragon Red?

Dragon Red is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3117P. Its screen color is approximately #BF283B with a matte finish.