Red Iron Oxide: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.040. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #742916 finish unknown 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

Kobold Red

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Ral 8012 Rotbraun AK11328

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wazdakka Red

Layer

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Mars Orange

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sharpnel Red SFG36

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

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Vallejo · Game Color

Kobold Red

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Salmon AK11061

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Voidshield Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Red Iron Oxide?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Red Iron Oxide is Kobold Red (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Red Iron Oxide?

Red Iron Oxide is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.040. Its screen color is approximately #742916 with a unknown finish.