The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Orange, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Basilisk Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone. The Army Painter Resplendent Red is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Basilisk Red equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Basilisk Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Orange, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Wine Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Sangria Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- From Citadel: Citadel Khorne Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Khorne Red
Khorne Red
Word Bearers Red
Doombull Brown
Mournfang Brown
Mournfang Brown
Fulgurite Copper
Valdor Gold
Fuegan Orange
Revell
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 4 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 The Army Painter Basilisk Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Orange at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Basilisk Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Red at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Basilisk Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Basilisk Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #701C18). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Basilisk Red with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Basilisk Red is Resplendent Red from The Army Painter. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.