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Magenta Blood: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Nocturna Models · 74.021. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AA2038 finish unknown 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.

Two Thin Coats
Emperor Red
Wave 3
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Army Painter
Glistening Blood WP1476
Warpaints
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Scale75
Baal Crimson SFG04
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Toulidine Red
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Citadel
Tuskgor Fur
Layer
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Transparent Red 047
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Bordeaux Red AK11094
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Magenta Blood, 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
Lipstick 74.029
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Magenta Blood pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Waaagh! Flesh
Citadel · Base
Snow Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Magenta Blood?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Magenta Blood is Emperor Red (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Magenta Blood?
Magenta Blood is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Nocturna Models), code 74.021. Its screen color is approximately #AA2038 with a unknown finish.

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