The digital color reference is a vivid, mid-tone red leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Blood Angels Red for a darker step and Gryph-Hound Orange for a lighter step. Revell Red Clear 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.
Baal Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Baal 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 Revell equivalent: Revell 731 Red Clear, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 91321 Clear Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Poppy Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
From Tamiya: Tamiya X-27 Clear Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
The stored swatch for Revell Red Clear is clearly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Baal 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.
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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 Citadel Baal Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Red Clear at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Baal Red?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Poppy Red at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
Is Baal Red a one-coat paint?
Baal Red is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.
What do I highlight and shade Baal Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Gryph-Hound Orange for a lighter step and Blood Angels Red for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.