Fluorescent Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color Fluorescent · 72.157. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #DD2F52 finish satin 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
Blood Chalice WP3119P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Flayer Red
Dark Arts
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Ruby AK11084
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Rogue Hobbies Orange Red S31
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Magenta PR122
Base Set
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Blood Red SC36
Scalecolor
ΔE 10.5 · different color
Citadel
Squig Orange
Layer
ΔE 12.3 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Agate Skin WP3146P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Devil Red 74.019
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
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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 Fluorescent Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ija 27 Ao Midori Iro (blue-green)
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Waaagh! Flesh
Citadel · Base
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Fluorescent Red?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Fluorescent Red is Blood Chalice (WP3119P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.8 (noticeable difference).
What color is Fluorescent Red?
Fluorescent Red is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Fluorescent), code 72.157. Its screen color is approximately #DD2F52 with a satin finish.

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