In our digital catalog, Moldy Wine is classified as a warm pink, dark and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Diabolic Plum and Bootstrap Brown, both The Army Painter paints selected from the digital catalog. Vallejo Violet Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 78 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Moldy Wine equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Moldy Wine 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 Violet Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Black Leather, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 107 WW1 Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Royal Cloak, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
In the digital values, Vallejo Violet Red is clearly warmer and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
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Found in 0 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 The Army Painter Moldy Wine?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Violet Red at 78% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Moldy Wine?
The approximate digital swatch for Moldy Wine is a dark muted pink with a warm undertone (hex #5C3A48). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Moldy Wine with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bootstrap Brown for a lighter step and Diabolic Plum for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.