Dragon Red is a bold, classic red with a warm, fiery character — the go-to for dragon scales, hot-blooded armour, cloaks and vibrant heraldry. Pigment-dense and vivid, it covers strongly and stays punchy through shading and highlighting.

At a glance

Best for

• Dragon scales and monsters
• Red armour and cloaks
• Vibrant heraldry

Base it solid, shade with a red wash, then highlight up towards orange for scales and armour with real fire.

A fiery red for dragons and heroes. Pair it with a red wash and an orange-red highlight.