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Wazdakka Red: equivalents & matches

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

hex #880804 finish matte type layer 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
Dirty Red AK11095
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sanguine Scarlet
Wave 1
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Burnt Orange 037
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Vallejo
Fresh Blood 72.132
Game Color
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Chaotic Red WP1142
Warpaints
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Toulidine Red
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Baal Crimson SFG04
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 10.5 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Salmon AK11061
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Word Bearers Red
Citadel · Layer
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Wazdakka 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 Wazdakka Red?
The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Wazdakka Red is Dirty Red (AK11095, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).
What color is Wazdakka Red?
Wazdakka Red is a standard red miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #880804 with a matte finish.

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