The stored digital swatch for Amaranth Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. Two Thin Coats Fanatic Orange is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Hot Orange and Bright Orange, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Amaranth Red equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Amaranth Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Fanatic Orange, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Amaranth Red, close stored digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Ember Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Burning Ore, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Tengu Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- From Citadel: Citadel Wild Rider Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Fanatic Orange is slightly 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.
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
Citadel
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Revell
Humbrol
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 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 Vallejo Amaranth Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Fanatic Orange at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Amaranth Red?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Burning Ore at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Amaranth Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Amaranth Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #D04F30). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Amaranth Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bright Orange for a lighter step and Hot Orange for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.