Color-wise this is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. For modelling, drop to Red (RAL 3005) in the recesses and step up to Reddish Brown (RAL 3009) on the edges, both Revell paints. Substitutes are thinner on the ground; Tamiya Hull Red is the nearest same-finish option at 86 percent, with 2 brands in strong-match range. 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 Hull Red at 86% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Vallejo
Scale75
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Bordeaux (RAL 3004)?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Hull Red at 86% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Bordeaux (RAL 3004)?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Gory Red at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Bordeaux (RAL 3004)?
Bordeaux (RAL 3004) is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #6B1C23).
What do I highlight and shade Bordeaux (RAL 3004) with?
Highlight Bordeaux (RAL 3004) toward Reddish Brown (RAL 3009) and shade it down into Red (RAL 3005), both Revell paints in the same finish family.