Crimson: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.018. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #65263E finish unknown type color family Pink

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.

Laser Magenta AK11066

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Screamer Pink

Base

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Deep Magenta · 72.113

Vallejo · Game Color

Very close

Alizarin Crimson

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

Approximate

Basilisk Red · WP3115P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Pink 70.748

Vallejo · Model Color

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Ulthuan Grey

Citadel · Layer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Crimson?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Crimson is Basilisk Red (WP3115P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Crimson?

Crimson is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.018. Its screen color is approximately #65263E with a unknown finish.