Pure Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1104. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CA1913 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

Blood Red AK11089

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bold Pyrrole Red 003

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

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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

Vampire Red WP1460

Army Painter · Warpaints

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

Lawfull White

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Turquoise

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Pure Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Pure Red is Blood Red (AK11089, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).

What color is Pure Red?

Pure Red is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1104. Its screen color is approximately #CA1913 with a matte finish.