Bright Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. Matching it is straightforward: Citadel Angron Red Clear lands at 87 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For modelling, drop to British Scarlet in the recesses and step up to Sunset Red on the edges, both Humbrol paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Citadel Angron Red Clear at 87% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
Scale75
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Bright Red?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Angron Red Clear at 87% color similarity.
What color is Bright Red?
Bright Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #E4002B).
What do I highlight and shade Bright Red with?
Highlight Bright Red toward Sunset Red and shade it down into British Scarlet, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.