Hull Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.985. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5C383C 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.

AK Interactive

Violet Red AK11075

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Carnelian Skin WP3151P

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Plum S11

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Violet Red · AK11075

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Carnelian Skin · WP3151P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Violet Red · 70.812

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Amphora Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Hull 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 AK Interactive equivalent of Hull Red?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Hull Red is Violet Red (AK11075, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Hull Red?

Hull Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.985. Its screen color is approximately #5C383C with a matte finish.