In the pot, Burnt Red reads as a warm red, very dark and vivid. This is a common color; 6 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun at 89 percent. For modelling, drop to Burgundy in the recesses and step up to Burnt Umber on the edges, both Monument Pro Acryl paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Burnt Red equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.2).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Mournfang Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Berserker Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.0).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Sanguine Shadow, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.1).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Gory Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.5).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Red (RAL 3005), workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.0).
The drift here is spread thinly across hue, lightness and saturation rather than leaning one way, so the mismatch reads as a general haze at delta E 2.2 rather than an obvious shift.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Revell
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Red?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun at 89% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Burnt Red?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Mournfang Brown at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is Burnt Red?
Burnt Red is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #511111).
What do I highlight and shade Burnt Red with?
Highlight Burnt Red toward Burnt Umber and shade it down into Burgundy, both Monument Pro Acryl paints in the same finish family.