SC-07 Heavy Red
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Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Red equivalent is SC-07 Heavy Red (Scale75) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Red equivalent Vallejo, Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.2).
The best Red Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Red in the current local catalogue is SC-07 Heavy Red from Scale75 (Delta-E 1.95).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
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 Carmine Red (70.908) (Delta E 2.24).
Yes, 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.
Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Red equivalent is SC-07 Heavy Red (Scale75) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Red equivalent Vallejo, Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.2).
The best Red Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Red equivalent is SC-07 Heavy Red (Scale75) with Delta E 1.9. For a Red equivalent Vallejo match, Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.2 is the closest pick. The best Red Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.
The closest Vallejo match is Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.2.
The best Army Painter option is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.
As a paint, Red requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
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.