Berry Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.038. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A81915 finish unknown type color 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.

Pro Acryl

Bold Pyrrole Red 003

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 1.0 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Emblem Red -30- AK3126

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Mayhem Red SFG03

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Bold Pyrrole Red · 003

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Emblem Red -30- · AK3126

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Lawfull White

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Turquoise

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Berry Red?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Berry Red is Bold Pyrrole Red (003, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.0 (nearly identical).

What color is Berry Red?

Berry Red is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.038. Its screen color is approximately #A81915 with a unknown finish.