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Violet Red (72.017) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 6.42
Blood Red · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.08
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Violet Red (72.017) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 6.42
Blood Red · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.08
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Blood Red | 6.08 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Violet Red (72.017) | 6.42 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Red Gore | 6.52 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-89 Garnet Alchemy | 6.61 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Blood Thorn | 6.90 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Violet Red (70.812) | 6.99 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-37 Antares Red | 7.20 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | MAGENTA | 7.35 | Acceptable |
SC-90 Ruby Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-90 Ruby Alchemy equivalent is Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.4).
SC-90 Ruby Alchemy is a iridescent from Scale75, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
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.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
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.
For best results with SC-90 Ruby Alchemy on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
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.
Choosing the right SC-90 Ruby Alchemy 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.
SC-90 Ruby Alchemy is a iridescent paint from Scale75. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.