AK Interactive Scarlet Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Sacred Scarlet is classified as a warm red, mid-tone and vivid. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Legendary Red for a darker step and Lava Orange for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Sacred Scarlet equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Sacred Scarlet have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Scarlet Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Blood & Wine Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Centurion Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
From Tamiya: Tamiya X-7 Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Scarlet Red 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.
AK Interactive
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Vallejo
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Sacred Scarlet?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Scarlet Red at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Sacred Scarlet?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Hot Orange at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Sacred Scarlet?
The approximate digital swatch for Sacred Scarlet is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #D44034). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sacred Scarlet with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Lava Orange for a lighter step and Legendary Red for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.