In our digital catalog, Violet Red is classified as a warm red, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Purple as a darker color and Leather Brown as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. Scale75 Indian Shadow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 79 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Violet Red equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Violet 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 4.2).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Moldy Wine, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Sword Hilt Burgundy, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 73 Wine, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
The stored swatch for Scale75 Indian Shadow is slightly lighter and warmer than the swatch for Violet Red. 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.
Scale75
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Citadel
AK Interactive
Revell
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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 Violet Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Indian Shadow at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Violet Red?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Moldy Wine at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Violet Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Violet Red is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #63353F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Violet Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Leather Brown for a lighter step and Purple for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.