Green Stuff World · Metallic

Caesar Red Green Stuff World metallic paint card (#C0392B)

Green Stuff World Metallic #C0392B
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Brass Scorpion · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 14.02

Signal Red · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.20

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Brand Colour Delta E Match
Citadel (Games Workshop) Brass Scorpion 14.02 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Warplock Bronze 14.24 Distant
Green Stuff World Speedmetal Copper 15.45 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Balthasar Gold 17.61 Distant
Scale75 SC-88 Old Copper 18.03 Distant
Scale75 SC-91 Pure Copper 18.67 Distant
AK Interactive True Metal Copper 19.52 Distant
Army Painter True Copper 15.30 Distant
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Caesar Red paint guide

Caesar Red Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Caesar Red is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Caesar Red equivalent is Brass Scorpion (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 14.0).

Caesar Red is a metallic from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Brass Scorpion (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 14.0
  • Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Army Painter equivalent: no close Army Painter equivalent

How to Use Caesar Red

This paint is typically used for:

  • basecoating rich red armour and weapons
  • layering and highlighting on large flat surfaces

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 Caesar 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 Caesar 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 Caesar Red on miniatures?

Caesar Red is a metallic paint from Green Stuff World. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.

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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.