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Vampire Red Army Painter warpaint paint equivalents (#780010)
Vampire Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Vampire Red equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Vampire Red is Red Leather (70.818) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Vampire Red.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Carmine Blades 3Warhammer
ΔE 3.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Khorne RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
WINE REDAK Interactive
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Red Leather (70.818)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
Word Bearers RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Vampire Red?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Vampire Red in the current local catalogue is Carmine Blades 3 from Warhammer (Delta-E 3.51).
- Closest overall: Carmine Blades 3 (Warhammer, Delta-E 3.51)
- Closest Vallejo: Red Leather (70.818) (Delta-E 4.22)
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:
- 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
Vampire 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 Red Leather (70.818) (Delta E 4.22).
Yes, Vampire 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.
Vampire Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Vampire Red equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Vampire Red is Red Leather (70.818) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Vampire Red.
Vampire Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Vampire Red equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) with Delta E 4.1. For Vallejo, the closest match to Vampire Red is Red Leather (70.818) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.2. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Vampire Red.
Vampire Red Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Red Leather (70.818) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.2.
Vampire Red Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Vampire Red.
Vampire Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Vampire Red requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : WINE RED (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.1
- Closest Vallejo option : Red Leather (70.818) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.2
- 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.
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