Luminous Red/Leuchtrot's approximate swatch sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Carmine Red (RAL 3002) and Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange, both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Signal Red, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Luminous Red/Leuchtrot equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Luminous Red/Leuchtrot. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 174 Signal Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Pyrrole Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Jokaero Orange, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Cadmium Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Our digital comparison places Humbrol Signal Red clearly 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
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Revell Luminous Red/Leuchtrot?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Signal Red at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Luminous Red/Leuchtrot?
A Citadel candidate to check is Jokaero Orange at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Luminous Red/Leuchtrot?
The approximate digital swatch for Luminous Red/Leuchtrot is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #FF2620). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Luminous Red/Leuchtrot with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange for a lighter step and Carmine Red (RAL 3002) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.