Centurion 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 #E73232 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.

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. AK3048

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Fluorescent Red · F01

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Very close

Burnt Orange · 85.030

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Legendary Red · WP3105P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Centurion 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 Centurion Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Lupercal Green

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Centurion Red?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Two Thin Coats Centurion Red is Fluorescent Red (F01, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Centurion Red?

Centurion Red is a standard red miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #E73232 with a matte finish.