Gory Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.011. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7D1F1F 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.

Ral 8012 Rotbraun AK11328

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 4.9 · close match

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Resplendent Red WP3103P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Toulidine Red

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Brown Rose AK11063

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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

Marine Mist

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Turquoise

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Gory Red?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Gory Red is Transparent Red (047, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Gory Red?

Gory Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.011. Its screen color is approximately #7D1F1F with a matte finish.