331 Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004)
Base · #6B1C23
The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Red (RAL 3005) and Reddish Brown (RAL 3009), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Tamiya Hull Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Gory Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 King Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Basilisk Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
Our digital comparison places Tamiya Hull Red slightly warmer 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.
Tamiya
Vallejo
Scale75
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
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 Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Hull Red at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Gory Red at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004)?
The approximate digital swatch for Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004) is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #6B1C23). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Purple Red/Purpurrot (RAL 3004) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Reddish Brown (RAL 3009) for a lighter step and Red (RAL 3005) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.