Paint equivalent guide

Deep Red Equivalent

DEEP RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DEEP RED equivalent is Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the DEEP RED equivalent Vallejo, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best DEEP RED Army Painter equivalent is Legendary Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for DEEP RED?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to DEEP RED in the current local catalogue is Vermillion (70.909) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.11).

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

DEEP 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 Vermillion (70.909) (Delta E 2.11).

Yes, DEEP 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.

DEEP RED is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DEEP RED equivalent is Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For the DEEP RED equivalent Vallejo, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
The best DEEP RED Army Painter equivalent is Legendary Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).

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

The closest DEEP RED equivalent is Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. For a DEEP RED equivalent Vallejo match, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1 is the closest pick. The best DEEP RED Army Painter equivalent is Legendary Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.

DEEP RED Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.

DEEP RED Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Legendary Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.

DEEP RED equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Legendary Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.6

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.