The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. The catalog suggests Brown Bess as a darker color and Brick Red as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Scale75 King Purple is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 77 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Wine equivalents in other ranges
The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Wine. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.
The stored swatch for Scale75 King Purple is slightly darker than the swatch for Wine. 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 Humbrol Wine?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 King Purple at 77% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Wine?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Burnt Red at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Wine?
The approximate digital swatch for Wine is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #722F37). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Wine with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Brick Red for a lighter step and Brown Bess for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.