Scale75 Dark Dahlia Brown is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. In our digital catalog, Red is classified as a warm red, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Black Red as a darker color and Parasite Brown as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Red equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Dark Dahlia Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Basilisk Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Tuskgor Fur, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Shadow Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Best Revell option: Revell 37 Reddish Brown (RAL 3009), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Our digital comparison places Scale75 Dark Dahlia Brown slightly lighter than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
About this color
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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.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Dark Dahlia Brown at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Red?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Basilisk Red at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #792825). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Parasite Brown for a lighter step and Black Red for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.