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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 Fluorescent Red (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.8).
For the Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent Vallejo, Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scarlett Red (72.106).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scarlett Red (72.106) in the current local catalogue is Fluorescent Red from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 4.77).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
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.
The closest Vallejo option is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Delta E 11.71).
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 Fluorescent Red (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.8).
For the Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent Vallejo, Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scarlett Red (72.106).
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 Fluorescent Red (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 4.8. For a Scarlett Red (72.106) equivalent Vallejo match, Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.7 is the closest pick. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scarlett Red (72.106).
The closest Vallejo match is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.7.
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scarlett Red (72.106).
As a paint, Scarlett Red (72.106) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
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.