Gemstone Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic Metallic · WP3198P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #821D23 finish metallic 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
Copper 70.999
Model Color
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Foundry Red AK11203
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 15.2 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Spartan Bronze
Wave 1
ΔE 16.3 · different color
Citadel
Brass Scorpion
Layer
ΔE 22.5 · different color
Scale75
Ruby Alchemy SC90
Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series
ΔE 22.6 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze 032
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 24.8 · different color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Gemstone Red?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Gemstone Red is Copper (70.999, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.1 (noticeable difference).
What color is Gemstone Red?
Gemstone Red is a metallic brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic Metallic), code WP3198P. Its screen color is approximately #821D23 with a metallic finish.

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