Faded Red's approximate swatch sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Light Brown and German Orange, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Faded Red equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Faded Red. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Deathclaw Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Sacred Scarlet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.1).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Blushing Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.8).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.8 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Faded Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Faded Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Faded Red is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #BA584F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Faded Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing German Orange for a lighter step and Light Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.