Amphora Red: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #482025 finish matte type layer 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.

Vallejo

Evil Red 72.112

Game Color

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Dark Crimson S19

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Reddish Black AK11406

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Tindalos Red SFG44

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Alizarin Crimson

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Mocca Skin

Skin Tones Paint Set

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Rhinox Hide

Base

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Evil Red · 72.112

Vallejo · Game Color

Very close

Dark Rosewood · 85.174

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Cranberry · 85.043

Vallejo · Arte Deco

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Complementary paints

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

Verdigris Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Amphora Red?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Amphora Red is Evil Red (72.112, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Amphora Red?

Amphora Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #482025 with a matte finish.