The stored digital swatch for Dead Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing AK Interactive Amaranth Red. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Apocalypse Sky, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Dead Red equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dead Red. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Apocalypse Sky, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Anger Crimson, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Fluorescent Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Pyrrole Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Our digital comparison places Two Thin Coats Apocalypse Sky 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.
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Revell
Tamiya
Citadel
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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 AK Interactive Dead Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Apocalypse Sky at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dead Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Fluorescent Red at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dead Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Dead Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #E84A4B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dead Red with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Dead Red is Amaranth Red from AK Interactive. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.