The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. Two Thin Coats Emperor Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Digital color suggestions within Scale75 are Dark Dahlia Brown for a darker step and Milk Chocolate for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Deep Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 Deep Red have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Emperor Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Magenta, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
From Citadel: Citadel Tuskgor Fur, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Our digital comparison places Two Thin Coats Emperor Red slightly lighter 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.
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Citadel
AK Interactive
Humbrol
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Revell
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 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 Scale75 Deep Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Emperor Red at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Deep Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Magenta at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Deep Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #912C39). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Milk Chocolate for a lighter step and Dark Dahlia Brown for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.