Violet Red: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.812. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #64353F finish matte 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.

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Violet Red AK11075

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burgundy 069

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Bloodreaver Flesh

Layer

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

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Deep Red · SC35

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Tindalos Red · SFG44

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Moonstone Skin WP3145P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Purple 70.749

Vallejo · Model Color

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 Violet Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

White Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Violet Red?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Violet Red is Deep Red (SC35, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Violet Red?

Violet Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.812. Its screen color is approximately #64353F with a matte finish.