Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Scarlet Red lands at 93 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a moderate, very dark red leaning warm. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Purple Red for the shadows and Bordeaux (RAL 3004) for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Vallejo Scarlet Red at 93% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
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 same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Red (RAL 3005)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Scarlet Red at 93% color similarity.
What color is Red (RAL 3005)?
Red (RAL 3005) is a very dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #59191F).
What do I highlight and shade Red (RAL 3005) with?
Highlight Red (RAL 3005) toward Bordeaux (RAL 3004) and shade it down into Purple Red, both Revell paints in the same finish family.