Paint equivalent guide

Blood Angels Red Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) contrast #860B0E

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Blood Angels Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Blood Angels Red in the current local catalogue is Blood Red from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.54).

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

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Army Painter, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Blood Angels Red equivalent is Blood Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5). For the Blood Angels Red equivalent Vallejo, the closest Vallejo option in our database. The best Blood Angels Red Army Painter equivalent is Blood Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).

  • Closest equivalent: Blood Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.5
  • Vallejo equivalent: the closest Vallejo option in our database
  • Army Painter equivalent: Blood Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.5

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Blood Angels Red equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.