Paint record

Word Bearers Red

Citadel

Layer · #620104

Standard paintCitadel Layer

Sangria Red from Green Stuff World scores 94 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Word Bearers Red is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Doombull Brown and Wazdakka Red, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.

Cross-brand results

Word Bearers Red equivalents in other ranges

These candidates compare the stored digital color of Word Bearers Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.

The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. 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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessvery dark
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Lupercal Greencomplement
Dawnstoneneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

reds and crimson areas
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Word Bearers Red?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Sangria Red at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Word Bearers Red?

A Vallejo candidate to check is Gory Red at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is Word Bearers Red?

The approximate digital swatch for Word Bearers Red is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #620104). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Word Bearers Red with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Wazdakka Red for a lighter step and Doombull Brown for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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