Mars Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1436. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D33830 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 5.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Orange Red S31

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wild Rider Red

Layer

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vermilion · 70.909

Vallejo · Model Color

Scarlet Red · AK11087

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dragonfire Red

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Orcish Dermis SFG19

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sanctuary Red 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

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 Mars Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

Turquoise -76-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Mars Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Mars Red is Scarlet Red (AK11087, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).

What color is Mars Red?

Mars Red is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1436. Its screen color is approximately #D33830 with a matte finish.