In our digital catalog, Red Wash is classified as a warm red, mid-tone and moderate. Vallejo Clear Orange is a computed darker-color suggestion for a shade test. AK Interactive Clear Red is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Red Wash equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Red Wash have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Clear Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Poppy Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Evil Eye Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Anger Crimson, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Clear Red is slightly lighter than the swatch for Red Wash. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Revell
Humbrol
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Red Wash?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Clear Red at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Red Wash?
The catalog places Red Wash in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.
What do I highlight and shade Red Wash with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Red Wash is Clear Orange from Vallejo. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.