No shortage of substitutes here, Demon Red from Two Thin Coats matches at 89 percent and 6 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. In the pot, Satin Red reads as a warm red, mid-tone and vivid. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Insignia Red for the shadows and Matt Scarlet for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Two Thin Coats Demon Red at 89% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Citadel
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
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What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Satin Red?
The closest same-finish match is Two Thin Coats Demon Red at 89% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Satin Red?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Legendary Red at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is Satin Red?
Satin Red is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #D1001C).
What do I highlight and shade Satin Red with?
Highlight Satin Red toward Matt Scarlet and shade it down into Insignia Red, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.