The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. The catalog suggests Boar Hide as a darker color and Scabbard Brown as a lighter color to test, both from Two Thin Coats. AK Interactive Bordeaux Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Asmodeus Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Two Thin Coats Asmodeus 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 AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Bordeaux Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Cavalry Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Bugman's Glow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Deep Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.9).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Bordeaux Red is clearly more saturated and warmer. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Asmodeus Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Bordeaux Red at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Asmodeus Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Cavalry Brown at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Asmodeus Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Asmodeus Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #8E4847). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Asmodeus Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Scabbard Brown for a lighter step and Boar Hide for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.