Basilisk Red is a deep, dark red with real menace — the shade for blood-soaked armour, sinister cloaks and grim, gothic schemes. Rich and pigment-dense, it makes a commanding base that lighter reds highlight off for dramatic, shadowed depth.
Best for
Dark, gothic red armour
Sinister cloaks and cloth
A base for building brighter reds
Base it solid, shade with a dark red wash, then edge up through brighter reds for menacing, dramatic contrast.
A dark red with real menace. Pair it with a red wash and a bright red highlight.
