Paint equivalent guide

Brick Red Equivalent

BRICK RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BRICK RED equivalent is SC-30 Red Leather (Scale75) (ΔE 3.6).
For the BRICK RED equivalent Vallejo, Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7).
The best BRICK RED Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.6).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-30 Red LeatherScale75
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Burnt Sienna (70.909)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Earth (72.062)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BRICK RED?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BRICK RED in the current local catalogue is SC-30 Red Leather from Scale75 (Delta-E 3.56).

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.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

BRICK 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 Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Delta E 4.73).

Yes, BRICK 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.

BRICK RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BRICK RED equivalent is SC-30 Red Leather (Scale75) (ΔE 3.6).
For the BRICK RED equivalent Vallejo, Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7).
The best BRICK RED Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.6).

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

The closest BRICK RED equivalent is SC-30 Red Leather (Scale75) with Delta E 3.6. For a BRICK RED equivalent Vallejo match, Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.7 is the closest pick. The best BRICK RED Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.6.

BRICK RED Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.7.

BRICK RED Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.6.

BRICK RED equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-30 Red Leather (Scale75) – ΔE 3.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Burnt Sienna (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pure Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.6

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.