Fire Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.029. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E20F16 finish unknown 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.

AK Interactive

Deep Red - Intense AK11088

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical

Mythical Orange WP1442

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Red F01

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Tourmaline Skin WP3155P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sanctuary Red 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

target

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

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Lupercal Green

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Fire Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Fire Red is Deep Red - Intense (AK11088, 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).

What color is Fire Red?

Fire Red is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.029. Its screen color is approximately #E20F16 with a unknown finish.