Paint equivalent guide

Hull Red (70.985) Equivalent

Hull Red (70.985) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hull Red (70.985) equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.0).
For the Hull Red (70.985) equivalent Vallejo, Burnt Red (70.814) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Hull Red (70.985) Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Hull Red (70.985)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hull Red (70.985) in the current local catalogue is WINE RED from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.05).

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

Hull Red (70.985) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Burnt Red (70.814) (Delta E 3.24).

Yes, Hull Red (70.985) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.

Hull Red (70.985) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hull Red (70.985) equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.0).
For the Hull Red (70.985) equivalent Vallejo, Burnt Red (70.814) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Hull Red (70.985) Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

Hull Red (70.985) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Hull Red (70.985) equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.0. For a Hull Red (70.985) equivalent Vallejo match, Burnt Red (70.814) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2 is the closest pick. The best Hull Red (70.985) Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Hull Red (70.985) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Burnt Red (70.814) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Hull Red (70.985) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Vampire Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Hull Red (70.985) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Hull Red (70.985) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : WINE RED (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Burnt Red (70.814) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Vampire Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.0

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.