Paint record

Basilisk Red

The Army Painter

Base · #701C18

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The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Orange, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Basilisk Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone. The Army Painter Resplendent Red is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.

Cross-brand results

Basilisk Red equivalents in other ranges

3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Basilisk Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessdark
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Lizardfolk Cyancomplement
Uniform Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

cloaks, banners, focal pointsreds and crimson areas
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Basilisk Red?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Orange at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Basilisk Red?

A Vallejo candidate to check is Red at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.

What color is Basilisk Red?

The approximate digital swatch for Basilisk Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #701C18). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Basilisk Red with?

A computed lighter-color suggestion for Basilisk Red is Resplendent Red from The Army Painter. 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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