Paint equivalent guide

Burgundy Equivalent

Burgundy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Burgundy equivalent is Doombull Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
For the Burgundy equivalent Vallejo, Hull Red (70.985) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
The best Burgundy Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Burgundy?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Burgundy in the current local catalogue is Doombull Brown from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.67).

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:

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Frequently asked questions

Burgundy is a paint from Scale75. 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 Hull Red (70.985) (Delta E 6.80).

Yes, Burgundy is currently part of the Scale75 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.

Burgundy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Burgundy equivalent is Doombull Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
For the Burgundy equivalent Vallejo, Hull Red (70.985) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
The best Burgundy Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).

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

The closest Burgundy equivalent is Doombull Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.7. For a Burgundy equivalent Vallejo match, Hull Red (70.985) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8 is the closest pick. The best Burgundy Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.

Burgundy Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Hull Red (70.985) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8.

Burgundy Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Vampire Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.

Burgundy equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Doombull Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Hull Red (70.985) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Vampire Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.8

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.