Autumn Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.176. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #833331 finish unknown type color 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.

Citadel

Tuskgor Fur

Layer

ΔE 0.7 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Shadow Flesh -29- AK3014

Figures Series

ΔE 3.3 · close match

Army Painter

Resplendent Red WP3103P

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dread Red

Wave 2

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vallejo · Model Color

Heavy Red · 72.141

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Flesh AK11402

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Alizarin Crimson

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Marine Mist

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Autumn Red?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Autumn Red is Tuskgor Fur (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Autumn Red?

Autumn Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.176. Its screen color is approximately #833331 with a unknown finish.