Dragonfire Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CF2529 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 5.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Evil Sunz Scarlet

Layer

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Orange Red S31

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

The Red · PR170

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

Very close

Burgundy · 85.037

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Scarlet Blood · 72.106

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Tourmaline Skin WP3155P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sanctuary Red 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

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Complementary paints

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

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Waaagh! Flesh

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dragonfire Red?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Dragonfire Red is Vermilion (70.909, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Dragonfire Red?

Dragonfire Red is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #CF2529 with a matte finish.