AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh is a close digital color candidate at 93 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. The catalog suggests Chocolate as a darker color and Brown as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Hull Red equivalents, brand by brand
2 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Humbrol Hull Red.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.4).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Black Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- From Revell: Revell 383 Dark Brown (RAL 8015), similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Thondia Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Red Rage, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Shadow Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
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.
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Revell
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Shadow Flesh
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Warm Brown
Orange Oxide
Burnt Red
Burgundy
Red Oxide
Burnt Sienna
Dark Magenta
Burnt Orange
Red Oxide
Flesh Wash
Magenta Wash
Transparent Red
Scale75
Tamiya
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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Found in 4 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 Humbrol Hull Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Hull Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Black Red at 88% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Hull Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Hull Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #5C2E2B). It is not a physical paint measurement.