Matching it is straightforward: P3 Paints Skorne Red lands at 87 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Dirty Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone. It builds a smooth gradient with Ral 8012 Rotbraun underneath and Brick Red on the highlights, all in the AK Interactive line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Dirty Red equivalents in other ranges
Dirty Red is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Skorne Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.5).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Wazdakka Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.6).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Cutthroat Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.6).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Resplendent Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
Worth knowing before you swap: P3 Paints Skorne Red runs slightly more saturated and warmer, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
Citadel
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Dirty Red?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Skorne Red at 87% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Dirty Red?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Wazdakka Red at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dirty Red?
Dirty Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #7F1A10).
What do I highlight and shade Dirty Red with?
Highlight Dirty Red toward Brick Red and shade it down into Ral 8012 Rotbraun, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.