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Dark Crimson: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature · S19. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3E1714 finish matte type color 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.

AK Interactive
Dark Shadow Flesh AK3015
Figures Series
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Mournfang Brown
Base
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Evil Red 72.112
Game Color
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Arbuckles Brown SFG34
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Mocca Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Shadow Flesh · AK3015
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Approximate
Russian Dark Brown 6k · AK11369
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
Amphora Red
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Flesh AK11402
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Grim Brown AK11112
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Neptune Glow
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Aquamarine
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Crimson?
The closest AK Interactive match for Pro Acryl Dark Crimson is Dark Shadow Flesh (AK3015, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Dark Crimson?
Dark Crimson is a standard brown miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Signature), code S19. Its screen color is approximately #3E1714 with a matte finish.

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