Dark Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.946. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #692F24 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.

Two Thin Coats

Red Rage

Wave 3

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Shadow Flesh -29- AK3014

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Tuskgor Fur

Layer

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

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Burnt Sienna · 85.116

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ishtar Pink SFG07

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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 Dark Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Sky Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dark Red?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Dark Red is Red Rage (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Dark Red?

Dark Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.946. Its screen color is approximately #692F24 with a matte finish.