Gemstone: 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 #AE1C28
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 5.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Foundry Red
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Overlord Brass
ΔE 15.8 · different color
Scale75
Ruby Alchemy
ΔE 18.0 · different color
Citadel
Brass Scorpion
ΔE 19.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 24.6 · different color
Similar paints
Foundry Red · AK11203
Ruby Red · 77.126
Forged Red · 77.145
3 more similar paints, ranked live against your own collection.See them in the app →
Own Gemstone? Put it in your pocket inventory.
BrushForge tracks your paints, warns before bottles run dry, and matches recipes to what you actually own. Free, offline-first, no account needed to start.
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 on the App Store · 4,300+ paints · free to start
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Gemstone?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Gemstone is Forged Red (77.145, TMM Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.1 (noticeable difference).
What color is Gemstone?
Gemstone is a metallic red miniature paint from Army Painter (Metallic Colours Paint Set). Its screen color is approximately #AE1C28 with a metallic finish.