Paint record

Hull Red

Humbrol

Base · #5C2E2B

Opaque acrylicHumbrol Enamel

Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh lands at 93 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. It builds a smooth gradient with Chocolate underneath and Brown on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.

Cross-brand results

Closest equivalents

The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh at 93% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.

How to read the score

90+Close

80sUsable

<70Mix

AK Interactive

Vallejo

+5

Revell

+1

Citadel

+1

Two Thin Coats

Tamiya

Monument Pro Acryl

+11

Scale75

The Army Painter

P3 Paints

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyred
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Petrol Bluecomplement
Satin US Medium Greyneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 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 Hull Red?

The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh at 93% color similarity.

Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Hull Red?

Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Black Red at 88%, a same-finish match.

What color is Hull Red?

Hull Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #5C2E2B).

What do I highlight and shade Hull Red with?

Highlight Hull Red toward Brown and shade it down into Chocolate, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.

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