Paint equivalent guide

Scarlett Red (72.106) Vallejo Game Color fluorescent paint equivalents (#FF2400)

Scarlett Red (72.106) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent is Jokaero Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.9).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scarlett Red (72.106).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Scarlett Red (72.106) is Molten Lava (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Scarlett Red (72.106)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scarlett Red (72.106) in the current local catalogue is Jokaero Orange from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.89).

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

Scarlett Red (72.106) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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, Scarlett Red (72.106) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.

Scarlett Red (72.106) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent is Jokaero Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.9).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scarlett Red (72.106).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Scarlett Red (72.106) is Molten Lava (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

Scarlett Red (72.106) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent is Jokaero Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.9. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scarlett Red (72.106). For Army Painter, the closest match to Scarlett Red (72.106) is Molten Lava (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

Scarlett Red (72.106) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scarlett Red (72.106).

Scarlett Red (72.106) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Molten Lava (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Scarlett Red (72.106) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Jokaero Orange (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Molten Lava (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.4

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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