In our digital catalog, Hull Red is classified as a warm red, dark and muted. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Sombre Grey for a darker step and Neutral Grey for a lighter step. Scale75 Indian Shadow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 78 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Hull Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Hull Red have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Indian Shadow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 177 Hull Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
From Citadel: Citadel Thondia Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Dread Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
In the digital values, Scale75 Indian Shadow is slightly lighter and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Scale75
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Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
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Found in 0 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 Hull Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Indian Shadow at 78% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Hull Red?
A Citadel candidate to check is Thondia Brown at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Hull Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Hull Red is a dark muted red with a warm undertone (hex #5C383A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Hull Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Neutral Grey for a lighter step and Sombre Grey for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.