The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Red Rage, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. Dark Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Black Red for a darker step and Warlord Purple for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Red equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Red with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Red Rage, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Shadow Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 37 Reddish Brown (RAL 3009), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 177 Hull Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Scale75
Citadel
Green Stuff World
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 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 Vallejo Dark Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Red Rage at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #692F24). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Warlord Purple for a lighter step and Black Red for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.