Paint equivalent guide

Sc-37 Antares Red Equivalent

SC-37 Antares Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-37 Antares Red equivalent is Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.7).
For the SC-37 Antares Red equivalent Vallejo, Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.7).
The best SC-37 Antares Red Army Painter equivalent is Angelic Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Amaranth Red (70.829)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Flat Red (70.957)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Carmine Red (70.908)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Red (70.926)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Scarlet (70.817)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-37 Antares Red?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-37 Antares Red in the current local catalogue is Amaranth Red (70.829) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.71).

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

SC-37 Antares 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 Amaranth Red (70.829) (Delta E 2.71).

Yes, SC-37 Antares 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-37 Antares Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-37 Antares Red equivalent is Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.7).
For the SC-37 Antares Red equivalent Vallejo, Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.7).
The best SC-37 Antares Red Army Painter equivalent is Angelic Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).

SC-37 Antares Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-37 Antares Red equivalent is Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.7. For a SC-37 Antares Red equivalent Vallejo match, Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.7 is the closest pick. The best SC-37 Antares Red Army Painter equivalent is Angelic Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.

SC-37 Antares Red Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.7.

SC-37 Antares Red Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Angelic Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.

SC-37 Antares Red equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-37 Antares Red requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Amaranth Red (70.829) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Angelic Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.2

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.