Scarlet Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: very dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Gorgon Brown and Royal Purple, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Red (RAL 3005), scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Scarlet Red equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Scarlet Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 38 Red (RAL 3005), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 King Purple, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Burgundy, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Amphora Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 177 Hull Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.1).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.1).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. 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.
Revell
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Citadel
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
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Found in 2 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 Scarlet Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Red (RAL 3005) at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Scarlet Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Scarlet Red is a very dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #571A22). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Scarlet Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Royal Purple for a lighter step and Gorgon Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.