Paint record

Clear Red

AK Interactive

Wash / transparent · #D75C5E

Wash / transparent3rd Generation Acrylic

In our digital catalog, Clear Red is classified as a warm red, mid-tone and vivid. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing AK Interactive Clear Orange. Vallejo Red Wash is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.

Cross-brand results

Clear Red equivalents and near misses

The listed candidates for AK Interactive Clear 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 Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Red Wash, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).

From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Carmine Dragon, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.9).

Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Anger Crimson, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.

Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.

The stored swatch for Vallejo Red Wash is slightly darker than the swatch for Clear 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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessmid
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Grey Blueneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

warm crimson glazingdeepen recesses and panel lines
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Clear Red?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Red Wash at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What paint type is Clear Red?

The catalog places Clear Red in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.

What do I highlight and shade Clear Red with?

A computed lighter-color suggestion for Clear Red is Clear Orange from AK Interactive. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.

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