Gory Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.029. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #783C3C 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.

Pro Acryl

Burgundy 069

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Two Thin Coats

Dread Red

Wave 2

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Shadow Flesh -29- AK3014

Figures Series

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Burnt Red · 70.814

Vallejo · Model Color

Exact

Burgundy · 069

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Very close

Dread Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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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

Bony Spikes WP3089P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Alizarin Crimson

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

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

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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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 Burgundy (069, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Gory Red?

Gory Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.029. Its screen color is approximately #783C3C with a matte finish.