Tamiya Red is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Deep Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Matt Red for a darker step and Fluorescent Orange for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Deep Red equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Deep Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya X-7 Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Angron Red Clear, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Hot Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Blood & Wine Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Red Truth, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Centurion Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
Our digital comparison places Tamiya Red slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Tamiya
Citadel
Vallejo
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Deep Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Red at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Deep Red?
A Citadel candidate to check is Angron Red Clear at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Deep Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #E3201C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fluorescent Orange for a lighter step and Matt Red for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.