Mephiston 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 #960C09 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.

Emblem Red -30- AK3126

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Baal Crimson SFG04

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Sanguine Scarlet

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Exact

Emblem Red -30- · AK3126

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Wazdakka Red

Citadel · Layer

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Orange Flare

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wine Red AK11096

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 Mephiston 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 Two Thin Coats equivalent of Mephiston Red?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Citadel Mephiston Red is Sanguine Scarlet (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.0 (identical).

What color is Mephiston Red?

Mephiston Red is a standard red miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #960C09 with a matte finish.