Blood Red: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint Set. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A8141F
finish translucent
type speedpaint
family Red
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Vallejo
Plasma Red
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Warm Brown Ink
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Red
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Citadel
Baal Red
ΔE 4.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Clear Red
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 13.8 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Blood Red?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Blood Red is Plasma Red (72.406, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Blood Red?
Blood Red is a translucent red miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint Set). Its screen color is approximately #A8141F with a translucent finish.