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Faded Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.747. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BA584F 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
Topaz Skin WP3153P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Rust Orange
Wave 1
ΔE 4.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Ruby AK11084
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Citadel
Deathclaw Brown
Layer
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Antares Red SC37
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Burnt Sienna 059
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The Red PR170
Base Set
ΔE 10.5 · different color

Similar paints

Athena Skin · 72.107
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
Topaz Skin · WP3153P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
German Orange · 70.805
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Flesh AK11402
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Magenta S10
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Emerald
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-
AK Interactive · Figures Series
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Faded Red?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Faded Red is Topaz Skin (WP3153P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).
What color is Faded Red?
Faded Red is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.747. Its screen color is approximately #BA584F with a matte finish.

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