Paint record

Dusk Red

The Army Painter

Contrast · #6F3B3B

Wash / transparentSpeedpaint 2.0

In our digital catalog, Dusk Red is classified as a warm red, dark and moderate. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Burnished Red for a darker step and Goddess Glow for a lighter step. Citadel Cygor Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 76 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.

Cross-brand results

Dusk Red equivalents in other ranges

The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Dusk Red. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.

The stored swatch for Citadel Cygor Brown is slightly lighter and more muted than the swatch for Dusk Red. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.

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.

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About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

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Pairs well with

Hydra Turquoisecomplement
Uniform Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

one coat cloak and armor basesingle coat base coating
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Dusk Red?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Cygor Brown at 76% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is Dusk Red a one-coat paint?

Dusk Red is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.

What do I highlight and shade Dusk Red with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Goddess Glow for a lighter step and Burnished Red for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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