Carmine Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.908. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #97211F finish matte 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.

Army Painter

Cambion Crimson

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical

Two Thin Coats

Scarab Red

Wave 3

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Red Brown / Red Brown Leather -19- AK3073

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Scarab Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Flat Red · 70.957

Vallejo · Model Color

Cambion Crimson

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Orcish Dermis SFG19

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Laser Magenta AK11066

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Marine Mist

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Turquoise

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Carmine Red?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Carmine Red is Cambion Crimson (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).

What color is Carmine Red?

Carmine Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.908. Its screen color is approximately #97211F with a matte finish.