Poppy Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ruddy Fur and Fire Drake, both The Army Painter paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Clear Red, scores 77 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Poppy Red equivalents in other ranges
No listed same-type candidate for The Army Painter Poppy Red reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.
The stored swatch for Humbrol Clear Red is clearly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Poppy 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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Found in 0 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 The Army Painter Poppy Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Clear Red at 77% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Poppy Red?
A Citadel candidate to check is Baal Red at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
Is Poppy Red a one-coat paint?
Poppy 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 Poppy Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fire Drake for a lighter step and Ruddy Fur for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.