Vallejo Game Color: Scarlet Red 
A strong, classic scarlet for minis. Great for bright red armour, cloth, banners, and “hero red” details, with a smooth matte finish that stays readable on the tabletop.
 
What it does
Water-based acrylic made for Fantasy & Wargame figures.
New Game Color formula is described as smoother, more fluid, more opaque, with high pigment saturation for bright, stable colour.
Dries fast and forms a self-levelling film that keeps details sharp.
 
How to use
Prime first for best adhesion and colour consistency.
Apply 2 thin coats (scarlets look best smooth, not thick).
Shade recesses with a darker red/wine wash, then re-layer Scarlet Red on raised areas.
 
Best for
Red armour panels, cloth, capes, banners
Bright red accents (icons, lenses, wax seals)
Mixing: combine with darker reds to create clean midtones without turning brown
 
ChalkyDot Tip: For a richer red that still stays bright, do Scarlet Red as your main colour, then put the shade only into panel lines/folds, and finish with tiny edge highlights. Small highlights make red look more vibrant than big ones.