Paint equivalent guide

Angelic Red Equivalent

Angelic Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Angelic Red equivalent is FOUNDRY RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.5).
For the Angelic Red equivalent Vallejo, Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best Angelic Red Army Painter equivalent is Blood Chalice (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
FOUNDRY REDAK Interactive
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Blood RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Amaranth Red (70.829)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Signal RedAK Interactive
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
SC-37 Antares RedScale75
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Angelic Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Angelic Red in the current local catalogue is FOUNDRY RED from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.48).

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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Frequently asked questions

Angelic Red is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Amaranth Red (70.829) (Delta E 3.37).

Yes, Angelic Red is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Angelic Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Angelic Red equivalent is FOUNDRY RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.5).
For the Angelic Red equivalent Vallejo, Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best Angelic Red Army Painter equivalent is Blood Chalice (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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

The closest Angelic Red equivalent is FOUNDRY RED (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.5. For a Angelic Red equivalent Vallejo match, Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4 is the closest pick. The best Angelic Red Army Painter equivalent is Blood Chalice (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Angelic Red Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4.

Angelic Red Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Blood Chalice (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Angelic Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : FOUNDRY RED (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Blood Chalice (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2

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.