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SC-30 Red Leather Scale75 acrylic paint equivalents (#A04030)
SC-30 Red Leather is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-30 Red Leather equivalent is BORDEAUX RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-30 Red Leather.
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-30 Red Leather is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.4).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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BORDEAUX REDAK Interactive
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
BRICK REDAK Interactive
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
MEDIUM RUSTAK Interactive
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
MATT REDAK Interactive
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for SC-30 Red Leather?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-30 Red Leather in the current local catalogue is BORDEAUX RED from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.71).
- Closest overall: BORDEAUX RED (AK Interactive, Delta-E 1.71)
- Closest Vallejo: Amaranth Red (70.829) (Delta-E 6.63)
- Closest Army Painter: Ruddy Terra (Delta-E 3.44)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
SC-30 Red Leather 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, SC-30 Red Leather 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-30 Red Leather is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-30 Red Leather equivalent is BORDEAUX RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-30 Red Leather.
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-30 Red Leather is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.4).
SC-30 Red Leather is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-30 Red Leather equivalent is BORDEAUX RED (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-30 Red Leather. For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-30 Red Leather is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.4.
SC-30 Red Leather Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for SC-30 Red Leather.
SC-30 Red Leather Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.4.
SC-30 Red Leather equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, SC-30 Red Leather requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : BORDEAUX RED (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.7
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Ruddy Terra (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.4
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.
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