Devil Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.019. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #921251 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.

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Magenta AK11067

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hastur Purple SFG02

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 11.2 · different color

Similar paints

Pink Horror

Citadel · Layer

Approximate

Warlord Purple · 72.014

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Stirge Tan

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

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Complementary paints

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

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Troll Skin

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Devil Red?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Devil Red is Pink Horror (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Devil Red?

Devil Red is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.019. Its screen color is approximately #921251 with a unknown finish.