Bloody Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.023. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BF1B33 finish matte 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.

Army Painter
Dragon Red WP1105
Warpaints
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Scale75
Mayhem Red SFG03
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Kimera Kolors
The Red PR170
Base Set
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Emperor Red
Wave 3
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Bordeaux Red AK11094
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Layer
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bold Pyrrole Red 003
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

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Dragon Red · WP1105
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Fire Flame · 74.024
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Bloody 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
Devil Red 74.019
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
target
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Complementary paints

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

Waaagh! Flesh
Citadel · Base
Temple Gate Teal
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Bloody Red?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Bloody Red is Dragon Red (WP1105, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Bloody Red?
Bloody Red is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.023. Its screen color is approximately #BF1B33 with a matte finish.

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