Paint equivalent guide

RUBY AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#CF4948)

RUBY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RUBY equivalent is Carmine Blades 5 (Warhammer) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for RUBY.
For Army Painter, the closest match to RUBY is Angelic Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).

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Which equivalent should you pick for RUBY?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RUBY in the current local catalogue is Carmine Blades 5 from Warhammer (Delta-E 2.74).

  • Closest overall: Carmine Blades 5 (Warhammer, Delta-E 2.74)
  • Closest Vallejo: Amaranth Red (70.829) (Delta-E 6.76)
  • Closest Army Painter: Angelic Red (Delta-E 4.21)

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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What to check before replacing this base

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

  • Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
  • Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
  • Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
  • Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
  • Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions

RUBY 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, RUBY 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.

RUBY is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RUBY equivalent is Carmine Blades 5 (Warhammer) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for RUBY.
For Army Painter, the closest match to RUBY is Angelic Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).

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

The closest RUBY equivalent is Carmine Blades 5 (Warhammer) with Delta E 2.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for RUBY. For Army Painter, the closest match to RUBY is Angelic Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.

RUBY Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for RUBY.

RUBY Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Angelic Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.

RUBY equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Carmine Blades 5 (Warhammer) – ΔE 2.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Angelic Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.2

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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