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Bloodmoon Red Army Painter speedpaint paint card (#E62B2A)

Army Painter Speedpaint #E62B2A
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Brand Colour Delta E Match
Scale75 Inktense Red 9.26 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Guilliman Flesh 13.37 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Spartax Flesh 14.94 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Darkoath Flesh 17.47 Distant
Army Painter Blood Red 18.79 Distant
Scale75 SC-96 Inktense Crimson 19.45 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Blood Angels Red 20.53 Distant
Army Painter Hardened Leather 20.59 Distant
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Bloodmoon Red paint guide

Bloodmoon Red Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Bloodmoon Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Bloodmoon Red equivalent is Inktense Red (Scale75) (ΔE 9.3).

Bloodmoon Red is a speedpaint from Army Painter, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Inktense Red (Scale75) – ΔE 9.3
  • Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Army Painter equivalent: no close Army Painter equivalent

How to Use Bloodmoon Red

This paint is typically used for:

  • Application Speedpaint

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Bloodmoon Red on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Bloodmoon Red equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.

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How should you use Bloodmoon Red on miniatures?

Bloodmoon Red is a rich red speedpaint paint from Army Painter's John Blanche Masterclass range. It is a staple for Chaos Space Marines and 2 other army schemes.

  • Army Painter · John Blanche Masterclass
  • Speedpaint · #E62B2A

Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.