Red: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Ink · 73.206. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8C1E23
finish translucent
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.
Army Painter
Dark Skin Shade
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Citadel
Blood Angels Red
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Deep Red Ink
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 10.1 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 10.7 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Red?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Red is Dark Skin Shade (WP3215P, Warpaints Fanatic Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is Red?
Red is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Ink), code 73.206. Its screen color is approximately #8C1E23 with a translucent finish.