Dread Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Cuirass Leather and Noble Steed Brown, both Two Thin Coats paints selected from the digital catalog. Indian Shadow from Scale75 scores 93 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Dread Red equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dread Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Indian Shadow, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Succubus Skin, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Bloodreaver Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Best Revell option: Revell 37 Reddish Brown (RAL 3009), a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 73 Wine, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Shadow Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.0).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Scale75
Vallejo
Citadel
Revell
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
The Army Painter
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Found in 2 other brands 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 Dread Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Indian Shadow at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dread Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Succubus Skin at 88% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dread Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Dread Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #6F3F3F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dread Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Noble Steed Brown for a lighter step and Cuirass Leather for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.