Paint record

Blood Red

AK Interactive

Base · #B51D1A

Standard paint3rd Generation Acrylic

The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Antares Red, scoring 94 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Blood Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Brick Red for a darker step and Matt Red for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.

Cross-brand results

Blood Red equivalents in other ranges

5 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to AK Interactive Blood Red.

The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessdark
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Grey Blueneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 10 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

cloaks, banners, focal pointsreds and crimson areas
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Blood Red?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Antares Red at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Blood Red?

A Vallejo candidate to check is Scarlet Blood at 91% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is Blood Red?

The approximate digital swatch for Blood Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #B51D1A). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Blood Red with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Matt Red for a lighter step and Brick Red for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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