The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Hot Orange, scoring 90 percent digital color similarity. Scarlet Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Beast Brown for a darker step and Burn Orange for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Scarlet Red equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Scarlet Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Hot Orange, a small digital color distance (delta E 2.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Sacred Scarlet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Blood & Wine Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Hellspawn Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya X-7 Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- From Citadel: Citadel Angron Red Clear, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Hot Orange clearly warmer and more saturated 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.
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
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Found in 4 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 Scarlet Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Hot Orange at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Scarlet Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Scarlet Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #CE3B27). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Scarlet Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Burn Orange for a lighter step and Beast Brown for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.