The stored digital swatch for Bordeaux Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Brick Red and Medium Rust, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Bordeaux Red equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Bordeaux Red. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Dark Peony Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
From Citadel: Citadel Tuskgor Fur, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.0).
Our digital comparison places Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red clearly more muted and cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Revell
Tamiya
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Bordeaux Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Bordeaux Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Bordeaux Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #9A4042). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Bordeaux Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Medium Rust for a lighter step and Brick Red for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.