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Colorshift Candy Apple Green Stuff World colorshift paint equivalents (#B00808)
Colorshift Candy Apple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Candy Apple equivalent is Mechrite Red (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Colorshift Candy Apple is Bloody Red (72.010) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Colorshift Candy Apple is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.3).
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Bloody Red (72.010)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 1.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
Mechrite RedCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
Pure RedArmy Painter
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Evil Sunz ScarletCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
MATT REDAK Interactive
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Colorshift Candy Apple?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Colorshift Candy Apple in the current local catalogue is Bloody Red (72.010) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 1.46).
- Closest overall: Bloody Red (72.010) (Vallejo Game Color, Delta-E 1.46)
- Closest Vallejo: Bloody Red (72.010) (Delta-E 1.46)
- Closest Army Painter: Pure Red (Delta-E 3.34)
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
Colorshift Candy Apple is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Bloody Red (72.010) (Delta E 1.46).
Yes, Colorshift Candy Apple is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Colorshift Candy Apple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Candy Apple equivalent is Mechrite Red (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Colorshift Candy Apple is Bloody Red (72.010) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Colorshift Candy Apple is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.3).
Colorshift Candy Apple is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Candy Apple equivalent is Mechrite Red (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.1. For Vallejo, the closest match to Colorshift Candy Apple is Bloody Red (72.010) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.5. For Army Painter, the closest match to Colorshift Candy Apple is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.3.
Colorshift Candy Apple Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Bloody Red (72.010) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.5.
Colorshift Candy Apple Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.3.
Colorshift Candy Apple equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Colorshift Candy Apple requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Mechrite Red (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.1
- Closest Vallejo option : Bloody Red (72.010) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 1.5
- Closest Army Painter option : Pure Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.3
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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