Vermilion: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.909. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C42A28 finish matte type color 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.

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Dragonfire Red

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Scarlet Blood · 72.106

Vallejo · Game Color

Very close

Mars Red · WP1436

Army Painter · Warpaints

Hellspawn Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Vermilion, 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

Sanctuary Red 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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 Vermilion pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Lawfull White

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Vermilion?

The closest Kimera Kolors match for Vallejo Vermilion is The Red (PR170, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Vermilion?

Vermilion is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.909. Its screen color is approximately #C42A28 with a matte finish.