Blood Angels Red: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #860B0E
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Slaughter Red
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Vallejo
Red
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Deep Red Ink
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Skin
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 12.7 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Blood Angels Red?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Blood Angels Red is Slaughter Red (Speedpaint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.1 (close match).
What color is Blood Angels Red?
Blood Angels Red is a translucent red miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #860B0E with a translucent finish.