Thick Blood's approximate swatch sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Saddle Brown and Mustard Brown, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Citadel Deathclaw Brown is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Thick Blood equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Thick Blood with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Deathclaw Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Brown Rose, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Midlund Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.5).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Pink Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.8).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Shadow Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 8.0).
Our digital comparison places Citadel Deathclaw Brown slightly warmer 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.
Citadel
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Humbrol
The Army Painter
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Thick Blood?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Deathclaw Brown at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Thick Blood?
The approximate digital swatch for Thick Blood is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #A76152). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Thick Blood with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Mustard Brown for a lighter step and Saddle Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.