Paint equivalent guide

BURNT RED AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#533125)

BURNT RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BURNT RED equivalent is Umberroot (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to BURNT RED is Mahogany Brown (70.846) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.6).
For Army Painter, the closest match to BURNT RED is Umberroot (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BURNT RED?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BURNT RED in the current local catalogue is Umberroot from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.57).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

BURNT RED is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Mahogany Brown (70.846) (Delta E 3.56).

Yes, BURNT RED is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

BURNT RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BURNT RED equivalent is Umberroot (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to BURNT RED is Mahogany Brown (70.846) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.6).
For Army Painter, the closest match to BURNT RED is Umberroot (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).

BURNT RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest BURNT RED equivalent is Umberroot (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6. For Vallejo, the closest match to BURNT RED is Mahogany Brown (70.846) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.6. For Army Painter, the closest match to BURNT RED is Umberroot (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.

BURNT RED Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Mahogany Brown (70.846) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.6.

BURNT RED Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Umberroot (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.

BURNT RED equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, BURNT RED requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Umberroot (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Mahogany Brown (70.846) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Umberroot (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.6

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

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