Nocturnal Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.111. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #551C22 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.

Two Thin Coats
Amphora Red
Wave 3
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Scale75
Tindalos Red SFG44
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Alizarin Crimson
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Dark Shadow Flesh AK11405
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Crimson S19
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Basilisk Red WP3115P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Mournfang Brown
Base
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

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Tindalos Red · SFG44
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Approximate
Alizarin Crimson
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
Approximate
Dark Shadow Flesh · AK11405
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pink Flesh SC21
Scale75 · Scalecolor
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Russian Dark Brown 6k AK11369
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Complementary paints

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

Verdigris Glaze
Vallejo · Model Color
Snow Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Nocturnal Red?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Nocturnal Red is Amphora Red (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).
What color is Nocturnal Red?
Nocturnal Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.111. Its screen color is approximately #551C22 with a matte finish.

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