Two Thin Coats Dread Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. The catalog suggests Leather Brown as a darker color and Magenta as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Burnt Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Burnt 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 Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Dread Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 37 Reddish Brown (RAL 3009), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Indian Shadow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Shadow Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
The stored swatch for Two Thin Coats Dread Red is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Burnt Red. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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
Revell
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Citadel
AK Interactive
Tamiya
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Burnt Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Dread Red at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Burnt Red?
A Citadel candidate to check is Tuskgor Fur at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Burnt Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Burnt Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #763C3A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Burnt Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Magenta for a lighter step and Leather Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.