The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. Scale75 Milk Chocolate is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests Crimson as a darker color and Leather as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Brick Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Brick Red have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Milk Chocolate, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Shadow Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Cavalry Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Our digital comparison places Scale75 Milk Chocolate slightly warmer and more saturated than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 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 Humbrol Brick Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Milk Chocolate at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Brick Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Cavalry Brown at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Brick Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Brick Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #8C3A2B). It is not a physical paint measurement.