Red: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Wash · 72.086. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #CD1316
finish translucent
type wash
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.
AK Interactive
Clear Red
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Glistening Blood
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Warm Brown Ink
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Baal Red
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Red
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 18.8 · different color
Similar paints
Clear Red · AK11213
Blood Red
Cardinal Purple · 72.408
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Red?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Red is Clear Red (AK11213, 3rd Gen Acrylic Clear) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Red?
Red is a translucent red miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Wash), code 72.086. Its screen color is approximately #CD1316 with a translucent finish.