In the pot, Luminous Red (RAL 3026) reads as a warm red, mid-tone and vivid. For modelling, drop to Carmine Red (RAL 3002) in the recesses and step up to Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange on the edges, both Revell paints. Luminous Red (RAL 3026) is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Humbrol Signal Red, reaches 85 percent, and 2 other brands carry 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 Humbrol Signal Red at 85% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Scale75
Tamiya
The Army Painter
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Luminous Red (RAL 3026)?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Signal Red at 85% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Luminous Red (RAL 3026)?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Jokaero Orange at 79%, a same-finish match.
What color is Luminous Red (RAL 3026)?
Luminous Red (RAL 3026) is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #FF2620).
What do I highlight and shade Luminous Red (RAL 3026) with?
Highlight Luminous Red (RAL 3026) toward Luminous Orange/Leuchtorange and shade it down into Carmine Red (RAL 3002), both Revell paints in the same finish family.