Heavy Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.141. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8D363C 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.

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Toulidine Red

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Succubus Skin · 72.108

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Agate Skin WP3146P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Basilisk Red WP3115P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Verdigris Glaze

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Heavy Red?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Heavy Red is Tuskgor Fur (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Heavy Red?

Heavy Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.141. Its screen color is approximately #8D363C with a matte finish.