USN red lead paint color

Sometimes I use Rustoleum red oxide primer in the rattle can. Sometimes it seems a little brown. Also lately I've had a lot of problems with Rustoleum cans stopping to work about half way through.

I like British Crimson as a red lead. It is a bit more saturated (reddish) than a red oxide.  Red oxide is a popular paint for freshwater hulls, but not for sea-going.

If you like enamels, I use ColourCoats Norfolk 65a Anti-fouling Red for WWII USN ships and Modern USN Anti-fouling Red for more modern USN ships.

Steve