This is a common color; 9 other brands cover it, the nearest being Humbrol Insignia Red at 96 percent. Color-wise this is a vivid, dark red leaning warm. It builds a smooth gradient with Wyvern Fury underneath and Molten Lava on the highlights, all in the The Army Painter line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Angelic Red equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Angelic Red has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol Insignia Red, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.8).
- Best Revell option: Revell Fiery Red (RAL 3000), a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.3).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Bloody Red, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 2.0).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Brick Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.5).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Flat Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.7).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
Revell
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Citadel
Scale75
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 9 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Angelic Red?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Insignia Red at 96% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Angelic Red?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Bloody Red at 90%, a same-finish match.
What color is Angelic Red?
Angelic Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #A41A1A).
What do I highlight and shade Angelic Red with?
Highlight Angelic Red toward Molten Lava and shade it down into Wyvern Fury, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.