Two Thin Coats Hellspawn Red is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Scarlet is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Sunset Red and Hot Orange, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Scarlet equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Scarlet's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Hellspawn Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Scarlet Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Carnage Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Aldebaran Network, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Pure Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 178 British Scarlet, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. 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
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Scale75
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Revell
P3 Paints
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 6 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 Scarlet?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Hellspawn Red at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Scarlet?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Pure Red at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Scarlet?
The approximate digital swatch for Scarlet is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #C13D2E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Scarlet with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Hot Orange for a lighter step and Sunset Red for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.