No shortage of substitutes here, Carmine red/Karminrot (RAL 3002) from Revell matches at 96 percent and 8 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Color-wise this is a vivid, mid-tone red leaning warm. For highlights, the next step up in the Green Stuff World range is Red Truth. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Hellfire Red equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Hellfire Red has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell Carmine red/Karminrot (RAL 3002), indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.8).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Demon Red, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- From Citadel: Citadel Evil Sunz Scarlet, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.2).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Fluorescent Orange, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Khador Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.1).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Aldebaran Network, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.1).
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
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Scale75
Humbrol
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Tamiya
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Found in 8 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Green Stuff World Hellfire Red?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Carmine red/Karminrot (RAL 3002) at 96% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Hellfire Red?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Evil Sunz Scarlet at 89%, a same-finish match.
What color is Hellfire Red?
Hellfire Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #CA150E).
What do I highlight and shade Hellfire Red with?
The next step up for highlighting Hellfire Red is Red Truth in the Green Stuff World range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.