Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Scarlet Blood lands at 96 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a vivid, dark red leaning warm. For highlights, the next step up in the Tamiya range is Red. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Flat Red equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Flat Red 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 0.8).
- Best Revell option: Revell Fiery Red/Feuerrot, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.3).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Blood Red, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.7).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Orange Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Dragon Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.7).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Antares Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.7).
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
Revell
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
Citadel
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Flat Red?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Scarlet Blood at 96% color similarity.
What color is Flat Red?
Flat Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #B02020).
What do I highlight and shade Flat Red with?
The next step up for highlighting Flat Red is Red in the Tamiya range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.