In our digital catalog, Luminous Red (RAL 3026) is classified as a warm red, mid-tone and vivid. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Carmine Red (RAL 3002) and Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange, both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Humbrol Signal Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Luminous Red (RAL 3026) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Luminous Red (RAL 3026) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 174 Signal Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Pyrrole Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Jokaero Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Cadmium Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (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.
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Scale75
Tamiya
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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 (RAL 3026)?
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 (RAL 3026)?
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 (RAL 3026)?
The approximate digital swatch for Luminous Red (RAL 3026) 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 (RAL 3026) 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.