Clear Red
Wash / transparent · #D75C5E
In our digital catalog, Clear Red is classified as a warm red, mid-tone and vivid. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing AK Interactive Clear Orange. Vallejo Red Wash is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Clear Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Clear Red have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Red Wash, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Carmine Dragon, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.9).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Anger Crimson, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The stored swatch for Vallejo Red Wash is slightly darker than the swatch for Clear Red. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Clear Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Red Wash at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Clear Red?
The catalog places Clear Red in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.
What do I highlight and shade Clear Red with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Clear Red is Clear Orange from AK Interactive. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.