Scale75 Aldebaran Network is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Matt Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. The catalog suggests Blood Red as a darker color and Scarlet Red as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Matt Red equivalents in other ranges
3 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 Matt Red.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Aldebaran Network, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.0).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Khador Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.2).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Fluorescent Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Molten Lava, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Evil Sunz Scarlet, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Carnage Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.0 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Scale75
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Tamiya
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
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.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Matt Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Aldebaran Network at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Matt Red?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Molten Lava at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Matt Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Matt Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #B4321C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Matt Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Scarlet Red for a lighter step and Blood Red for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.