The Red: equivalents & matches

Kimera Kolors · Base Set · PR170. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C81923 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.

Vallejo

Scarlet Blood 72.106

Game Color

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Pure Red WP3118P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Very close

Scarlet Blood · 72.106

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for The 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

Sanctuary Red 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make The Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Waaagh! Flesh

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of The Red?

The closest Vallejo match for Kimera Kolors The Red is Scarlet Blood (72.106, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).

What color is The Red?

The Red is a standard red miniature paint from Kimera Kolors (Base Set), code PR170. Its screen color is approximately #C81923 with a matte finish.