The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark pink leaning cool. The catalog suggests Barak-Nar Burgundy as a darker color and Rhinox Hide as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Royal Purple, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Gal Vorbak Red equivalents, brand by brand
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Gal Vorbak Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Royal Purple, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 353 Purple (RAL 4007), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Royal Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.1).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Mulled Berry, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.6).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Amethyst Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.2).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Vallejo
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Humbrol
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Found in 2 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 Gal Vorbak Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Royal Purple at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Gal Vorbak Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Gal Vorbak Red is a very dark moderate pink with a cool undertone (hex #4B213C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Gal Vorbak Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rhinox Hide for a lighter step and Barak-Nar Burgundy for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.