Paint equivalent guide

Scab Red Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #90263D

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Scab Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scab Red in the current local catalogue is Violet Red (70.812) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 3.19).

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 Scab Red equivalent is Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2). For the Scab Red equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (70.812) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2). The best Scab Red Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.6).

  • 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: Vampire Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 11.6

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Scab 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.