Dark Peony Purple from Scale75 scores 95 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Emperor Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Two Thin Coats are Sanguine Scarlet for a darker step and Fur Cloak for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Emperor Red equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Emperor Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Dark Peony Purple, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Magenta, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Bordeaux Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Tuskgor Fur, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.6).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 20 Crimson, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. 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
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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Found in 3 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 Emperor Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Dark Peony Purple at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Emperor Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Magenta at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Emperor Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Emperor Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #9F3041). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Emperor Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fur Cloak for a lighter step and Sanguine Scarlet for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.