Paint equivalent guide

Bloodmoon Red Army Painter speedpaint paint equivalents (#E62B2A)

Bloodmoon Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Bloodmoon Red equivalent is Inktense Red (Scale75) (ΔE 9.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Bloodmoon Red.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Bloodmoon Red.

Army Painter speedpaint #E62B2A

Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Inktense RedScale75
ΔE 9.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Guilliman FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 13.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Spartax FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 14.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Darkoath FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 17.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
SC-96 Inktense CrimsonScale75
ΔE 19.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Bloodmoon Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Bloodmoon Red in the current local catalogue is Inktense Red from Scale75 (Delta-E 9.26).

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

Bloodmoon 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Bloodmoon 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.

Bloodmoon Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Bloodmoon Red equivalent is Inktense Red (Scale75) (ΔE 9.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Bloodmoon Red.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Bloodmoon Red.

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

The closest Bloodmoon Red equivalent is Inktense Red (Scale75) with Delta E 9.3. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Bloodmoon Red. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Bloodmoon Red.

Bloodmoon Red Vallejo equivalent

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

Bloodmoon Red Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Bloodmoon Red.

Bloodmoon Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Inktense Red (Scale75) – ΔE 9.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.