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Pure Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3118P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CD151C 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.

Kimera Kolors
The Red PR170
Base Set
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Blood Red AK11089
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Bloody Red 72.010
Game Color
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Citadel
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Layer
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hellspawn Red
Wave 1
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Scale75
Mayhem Red SFG03
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bold Pyrrole Red 003
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Naphthol Red · 85.032
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Very close
Bloody Red · 72.010
Vallejo · Game Color
Very close
Burnt Orange · 85.030
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Medium Flesh 74.005
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Sanctuary Red 74.020
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
target
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Complementary paints

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

Lawfull White
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Lupercal Green
Citadel · Base
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Pure Red?
The closest Kimera Kolors match for Army Painter Pure Red is The Red (PR170, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Pure Red?
Pure Red is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3118P. Its screen color is approximately #CD151C with a matte finish.

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