Amphora Red is a very dark moderate red with a warm undertone. Highlight it toward Doom Death Black, the nearest lighter paint in the Two Thin Coats lane. Amphora Red is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Vallejo Nocturnal Red, reaches 80 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Amphora Red equivalents in other ranges
Amphora Red is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Nocturnal Red, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.1).
Revell's closest color: Revell Purple Red, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.1).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Reddish Black, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.5).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Black Red, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.8).
The honest caveat: Vallejo Nocturnal Red dries slightly darker than Amphora Red, so expect recess shading and edge highlights to shift with it.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
Revell
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
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Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Amphora Red?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Nocturnal Red at 80% color similarity.
What color is Amphora Red?
Amphora Red is a very dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #481F24).
What do I highlight and shade Amphora Red with?
The next step up for highlighting Amphora Red is Doom Death Black in the Two Thin Coats range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.