Paint equivalent guide

Red Gore Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #9D2B3F

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Red Gore?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Red Gore in the current local catalogue is Violet Red (70.812) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 3.17).

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), Vallejo Model Color, 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 Red Gore equivalent is Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2). For the Red Gore equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2). The best Red Gore Army Painter equivalent is Chaotic Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.5).

  • Closest equivalent: Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Vallejo equivalent: Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Army Painter equivalent: Chaotic Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 11.5

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Red Gore 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.