Paint equivalent guide

Wyvern Fury Equivalent

Wyvern Fury is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wyvern Fury equivalent is Red Gore (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.1).
For the Wyvern Fury equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.3).
The best Wyvern Fury Army Painter equivalent is Dragon Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.9).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Red GoreCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Scab RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
SC-89 Garnet AlchemyScale75
ΔE 5.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Violet Red (70.812)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Tuskgor FurCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Wyvern Fury?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Wyvern Fury in the current local catalogue is Red Gore from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.11).

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

Wyvern Fury 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 Violet Red (70.812) (Delta E 6.32).

Yes, Wyvern Fury 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.

Wyvern Fury is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wyvern Fury equivalent is Red Gore (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.1).
For the Wyvern Fury equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.3).
The best Wyvern Fury Army Painter equivalent is Dragon Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.9).

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

The closest Wyvern Fury equivalent is Red Gore (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.1. For a Wyvern Fury equivalent Vallejo match, Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.3 is the closest pick. The best Wyvern Fury Army Painter equivalent is Dragon Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.9.

Wyvern Fury Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.3.

Wyvern Fury Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Dragon Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.9.

Wyvern Fury equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Red Gore (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Dragon Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.9

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.