True Blood: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic Wash. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #8D0422
finish translucent
type wash
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
Seraph Red - Intense
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Blood Angels Red
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 12.9 · different color
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 13.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of True Blood?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter True Blood is Seraph Red - Intense (72.479, Xpress Color Intense) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is True Blood?
True Blood is a translucent red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic Wash). Its screen color is approximately #8D0422 with a translucent finish.