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Brick Red

Humbrol

Base · #8C3A2B

Opaque acrylicHumbrol Enamel

Color-wise this is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. Matching it is straightforward: Scale75 Milk Chocolate lands at 84 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. It builds a smooth gradient with Crimson underneath and Leather on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.

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About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

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Match difficulty

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Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

reds and crimson areas
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Brick Red?

The closest same-finish match is Scale75 Milk Chocolate at 84% color similarity.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Brick Red?

Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Cavalry Brown at 78%, a same-finish match.

What color is Brick Red?

Brick Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #8C3A2B).

What do I highlight and shade Brick Red with?

Highlight Brick Red toward Leather and shade it down into Crimson, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

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