Slaughter Red: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0 · WP2012. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8C2D2D
finish translucent
type contrast
family Brown
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
Red
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Berserker Bloodshade
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Slaughter Red?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Slaughter Red is Red (73.206, Game Color Ink) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Slaughter Red?
Slaughter Red is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0), code WP2012. Its screen color is approximately #8C2D2D with a translucent finish.