Color-wise this is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. It builds a smooth gradient with Brown Bess underneath and Brick Red on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Wine is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Tamiya Dull Red, reaches 84 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Dull Red at 84% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Scale75
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What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Wine?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Dull Red at 84% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Wine?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Burnt Red at 77%, a same-finish match.
What color is Wine?
Wine is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #722F37).
What do I highlight and shade Wine with?
Highlight Wine toward Brick Red and shade it down into Brown Bess, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.