Vallejo Scarlet Red is a close digital color candidate at 93 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark red leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Purple Red for a darker step and Bordeaux (RAL 3004) for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Red (RAL 3005) equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Red (RAL 3005) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Scarlet Red, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Magenta, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- From Scale75: Scale75 King Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Berserker Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Sanguine Shadow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
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.
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
Citadel
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Red (RAL 3005)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Scarlet Red at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Red (RAL 3005)?
The approximate digital swatch for Red (RAL 3005) is a very dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #59191F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Red (RAL 3005) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bordeaux (RAL 3004) for a lighter step and Purple Red for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.