Fairy Dust: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Metallic Colours Paint Set. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A93C27
finish metallic
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
Forged Red
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Foundry Red
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Overlord Brass
ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Brass Scorpion
ΔE 12.3 · different color
Scale75
Pure Copper
ΔE 15.8 · different color
Pro Acryl
Copper
ΔE 20.5 · different color
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Forged Red · 77.145
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Fairy Dust?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Fairy Dust is Forged Red (77.145, TMM Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.2 (noticeable difference).
What color is Fairy Dust?
Fairy Dust is a metallic red miniature paint from Army Painter (Metallic Colours Paint Set). Its screen color is approximately #A93C27 with a metallic finish.