Paint equivalent guide

Sc-07 Heavy Red Equivalent

SC-07 Heavy Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent is Red (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.9).
For the SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent Vallejo, Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.5).
The best SC-07 Heavy Red Army Painter equivalent is Resplendent Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-07 Heavy Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-07 Heavy Red in the current local catalogue is Red from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.95).

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

SC-07 Heavy Red 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 Carmine Red (70.908) (Delta E 3.49).

Yes, SC-07 Heavy Red 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.

SC-07 Heavy Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent is Red (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.9).
For the SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent Vallejo, Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.5).
The best SC-07 Heavy Red Army Painter equivalent is Resplendent Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).

SC-07 Heavy Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent is Red (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.9. For a SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent Vallejo match, Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.5 is the closest pick. The best SC-07 Heavy Red Army Painter equivalent is Resplendent Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.5.

SC-07 Heavy Red Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.5.

SC-07 Heavy Red Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Resplendent Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.5.

SC-07 Heavy Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-07 Heavy Red requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Red (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Carmine Red (70.908) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Resplendent Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.5

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.