Emperor 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 #9F3140 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.

Army Painter

Wyvern Fury WP3116P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Tuskgor Fur

Layer

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Shadow Flesh AK11404

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

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Wyvern Fury · WP3116P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Hellbore Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Approximate

Resplendent Red · WP3103P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

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

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Verdigris Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Emperor Red?

The closest Army Painter match for Two Thin Coats Emperor Red is Wyvern Fury (WP3116P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Emperor Red?

Emperor Red is a standard red miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #9F3140 with a matte finish.

Emperor Red: equivalents & matches

Closest equivalents in other brands

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Highlight & shadow paints

Complementary paints

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