Paint equivalent guide

Vermillion Equivalent

VERMILLION is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest VERMILLION equivalent is Macharius Solar Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.6).
For the VERMILLION equivalent Vallejo, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
The best VERMILLION Army Painter equivalent is Legendary Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for VERMILLION?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to VERMILLION in the current local catalogue is Macharius Solar Orange from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.62).

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

VERMILLION 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 5.36).

Yes, VERMILLION 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.

VERMILLION is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest VERMILLION equivalent is Macharius Solar Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.6).
For the VERMILLION equivalent Vallejo, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.4).
The best VERMILLION Army Painter equivalent is Legendary Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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

The closest VERMILLION equivalent is Macharius Solar Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.6. For a VERMILLION equivalent Vallejo match, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4 is the closest pick. The best VERMILLION Army Painter equivalent is Legendary Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

VERMILLION Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.4.

VERMILLION Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Legendary Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

VERMILLION equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Macharius Solar Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Legendary Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.2

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.