Khorne Red: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #650001 finish matte type base 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.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Berserker Red

Wave 1

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.6 · different color

Similar paints

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Burnt Red · 008

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Violent Vermillion

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Russian Dark Brown 6k AK11369

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Turquoise

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Khorne Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Khorne Red is Wine Red (AK11096, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Khorne Red?

Khorne Red is a standard red miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #650001 with a matte finish.