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Magnus the Red 3 Warhammer acrylic paint equivalents (#76003F)
Magnus the Red 3 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Magnus the Red 3 equivalent is Screamer Pink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.5).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Magnus the Red 3.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Magnus the Red 3 is Basilisk Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).
Best equivalents by brand
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Which equivalent should you pick for Magnus the Red 3?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Magnus the Red 3 in the current local catalogue is Screamer Pink from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.54).
- Closest overall: Screamer Pink (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 1.54)
- Closest Vallejo: Violet Red (70.812) (Delta-E 11.43)
- Closest Army Painter: Basilisk Red (Delta-E 7.61)
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
Frequently asked questions
Magnus the Red 3 is a paint from Warhammer. 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, Magnus the Red 3 is currently part of the Warhammer 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.
Magnus the Red 3 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Magnus the Red 3 equivalent is Screamer Pink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.5).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Magnus the Red 3.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Magnus the Red 3 is Basilisk Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).
Magnus the Red 3 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Magnus the Red 3 equivalent is Screamer Pink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.5. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Magnus the Red 3. For Army Painter, the closest match to Magnus the Red 3 is Basilisk Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.
Magnus the Red 3 Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Magnus the Red 3.
Magnus the Red 3 Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Basilisk Red (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.
Magnus the Red 3 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Magnus the Red 3 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm pink range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Screamer Pink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.5
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Basilisk Red (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.6
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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