Paint equivalent guide

Hellfire Red Equivalent

Hellfire Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hellfire Red equivalent is Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Hellfire Red equivalent Vallejo, Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
The best Hellfire Red Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Flat Red (70.957)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Scarlet (70.817)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Pure RedArmy Painter
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Bloody Red (72.010)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
Carmine Red (70.908)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Hellfire Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hellfire Red in the current local catalogue is Flat Red (70.957) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.41).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Hellfire Red 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 Flat Red (70.957) (Delta E 2.41).

Yes, Hellfire Red 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.

Hellfire Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hellfire Red equivalent is Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Hellfire Red equivalent Vallejo, Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
The best Hellfire Red Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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

The closest Hellfire Red equivalent is Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4. For a Hellfire Red equivalent Vallejo match, Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4 is the closest pick. The best Hellfire Red Army Painter equivalent is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

Hellfire Red Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4.

Hellfire Red Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pure Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

Hellfire Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Flat Red (70.957) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pure Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7

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.