Kobold 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 #6D1F0C 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.

AK Interactive

Ral 8012 Rotbraun AK11328

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Red Rage

Wave 3

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sharpnel Red SFG36

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

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Chaotic Red · WP1142

Army Painter · Warpaints

Ral 8012 Rotbraun · AK11328

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Red Iron Oxide · 85.040

Vallejo · Arte Deco

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Salmon AK11061

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Sunrise Blue

Vallejo · Game Color

Bright Sapphire

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Kobold Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Kobold Red is Ral 8012 Rotbraun (AK11328, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Kobold Red?

Kobold Red is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #6D1F0C with a matte finish.