Rookwood Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.044. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #663330 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.

Scale75

Red Leather SC30

Scalecolor

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

Dark Shadow Flesh AK11405

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Very close

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 Rookwood Red, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Kobold Skin WP1434

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Amphora Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Artic Blue

Scale75 · Scalecolor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Rookwood Red?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Rookwood Red is Red Leather (SC30, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Rookwood Red?

Rookwood Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.044. Its screen color is approximately #663330 with a unknown finish.