Flat Red from Tamiya scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Dark Vermilion is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Scarlet Blood and Sunset Red, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Vermilion equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Dark Vermilion's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-7 Flat Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Blood Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Legendary Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Antares Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Best Revell option: Revell 330 Fiery Red/Feuerrot, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Carnage Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. 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.
Tamiya
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Scale75
Revell
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Humbrol
P3 Paints
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Found in 8 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 Dark Vermilion?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Flat Red at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Dark Vermilion?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Legendary Red at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Vermilion?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Vermilion is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #B52A27). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Vermilion with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Sunset Red for a lighter step and Scarlet Blood for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.