Paint comparison

Mephiston Red vs Vallejo Bloody Red

A side-by-side comparison of Citadel Mephiston Red and Vallejo Bloody Red — swatches, the CIEDE2000 colour difference, and which one to reach for.

Mephiston Red
Citadel · Base
#960c09
ΔE 11.5
Approximate
Bloody Red
Vallejo · Game Color
#bf1b33

Which should you use?

Bloody Red is only an approximate substitute for Mephiston Red. Reach for it in a pinch, but expect a visible difference side by side.

Bloody Red is the lighter of the two, so if you're layering, treat it as the highlight side and Mephiston Red as the base or shade.

ΔE is measured with CIEDE2000 from approximate, community-referenced swatch colours — close, never exact. Formulation, finish and coverage differ between brands, so always confirm against a physical swatch before committing a whole army to a substitute.
All Mephiston Red equivalents → All Bloody Red equivalents →

Want the whole range at a glance? See the Vallejo conversion chart, or run any colour through the Paint Converter.