Antares Red: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC37. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C84632 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.

AK Interactive

Vermillion AK11090

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Two Thin Coats

Inferno Orange

Wave 3

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wild Rider Red

Layer

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Inferno Orange

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Very close

Scarlet · 70.817

Vallejo · Model Color

Red Acrylic Color · AK740

AK Interactive · General Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Basic Skin Tone 70.815

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Resplendent Red WP3103P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Turquoise -76-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Antares Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Scale75 Antares Red is Vermillion (AK11090, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Antares Red?

Antares Red is a standard red miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC37. Its screen color is approximately #C84632 with a matte finish.