Best overall match
Sangria Red is a practical starting point here, with Delta-E 2.52. It is the same broad paint type and relies on non-approximate colour data.
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The strongest indexed match for Mephiston Red is Sangria Red from Green Stuff World, with Delta-E 2.52. It is the same broad paint type and relies on non-approximate colour data.
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| Paint | Brand | Range | Preview | HEX | Delta-E | Type | Action |
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| Sangria Red | Green Stuff World | Basic Acrylic | #8B0000 |
Delta-E 2.52
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Acrylic
Miniature acrylic
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| Pure Red | Army Painter | Warpaints | #A81719 |
Estimated Delta-E ≈ 4.40
Approximate data
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Acrylic
Miniature acrylic
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| Chaotic Red | Army Painter | Warpaints | #880010 |
Delta-E 4.43
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Acrylic
Miniature acrylic
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| Gory Red (72.011) | Vallejo Game Color | Game Color | #8A1A1A |
Delta-E 4.43
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Acrylic
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| DIRTY RED | AK Interactive | 3rd Generation | #7F1C10 |
Delta-E 4.56
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Acrylic
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Sangria Red is a practical starting point here, with Delta-E 2.52. It is the same broad paint type and relies on non-approximate colour data.
Gory Red (72.011) stays within the same broad paint type, with Delta-E 4.43.
Chaotic Red stays within the same broad paint type, with Delta-E 4.43.
DIRTY RED stays within the same broad paint type, with Delta-E 4.56.
The strongest indexed result is Sangria Red, with Delta-E 2.52. Use that number to rank options, not to assume a guaranteed one-for-one replacement.
A red can look more orange, cooler or duller even with a low Delta-E, so saturation and temperature still deserve a real miniature check.
Mephiston Red is used as a base red for armour, cloth, vehicles and other highly visible details.
When you replace it, watch saturation and temperature first instead of assuming an identical coverage profile.
ChromaStack compares paints with the CIEDE2000 formula: the lower the Delta-E, the closer the average colour match.
That score helps rank alternatives, but it does not replace a real miniature test or checks on primer, finish and thinning.
Read the conversion guideGory Red (72.011) is the closest indexed Vallejo option, with Delta-E 4.43.
Yes. Red paints remain very sensitive to saturation and temperature shifts, especially on large armour plates or vehicles.
Start with the paint page and the Blood Angels references on this page, then validate the replacement on one visible red panel before switching the whole recipe.
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