Scarab 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 #8F221B 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

Carmine Red 70.908

Model Color

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Cambion Crimson

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Red Brown / Red Brown Leather -19- AK3073

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Carmine Red · 70.908

Vallejo · Model Color

Dirty Red · AK11095

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Vampire Garments

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Laser Magenta AK11066

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Scarab Red?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Scarab Red is Carmine Red (70.908, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Scarab Red?

Scarab Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #8F221B with a matte finish.