Color-wise this is a vivid, dark red leaning warm. Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Scarlet Blood lands at 98 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For highlights, the next step up in the Revell range is Brown (RAL 8023). Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Fiery Red (RAL 3000) equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Fiery Red (RAL 3000) has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Scarlet Blood, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.4).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya Flat Red, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.3).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Angelic Red, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.7).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Orange Red, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Blood Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.0).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Insignia Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.0).
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
Vallejo
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Citadel
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Fiery Red (RAL 3000)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Scarlet Blood at 98% color similarity.
What color is Fiery Red (RAL 3000)?
Fiery Red (RAL 3000) is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #AB1F1C).
What do I highlight and shade Fiery Red (RAL 3000) with?
The next step up for highlighting Fiery Red (RAL 3000) is Brown (RAL 8023) in the Revell range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.