The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Ruddy Blush, scoring 94 percent digital color similarity. In our digital catalog, Carmine Red is classified as a warm red, dark and vivid. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Red for a darker step and Red for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Carmine Red equivalents, brand by brand
4 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Vallejo Carmine Red.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Ruddy Blush, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.2).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 20 Crimson, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Blood Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Sanguine Scarlet, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Dragon Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Brick Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Our digital comparison places P3 Paints Ruddy Blush slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Citadel
Tamiya
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 9 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Carmine Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Ruddy Blush at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Carmine Red?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Dragon Red at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Carmine Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Carmine Red is a dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #97211F). It is not a physical paint measurement.