Crimson Red vs Khorne Red

Crimson Red

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17031
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#872c39 (estimate)

Khorne Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a1420 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Khorne Red is a little darker than Crimson Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Crimson Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Khorne Red is a little darker than Crimson Red.

Can I use Crimson Red instead of Khorne Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Red is a little lighter.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Crimson Red on the colour wheel See Khorne Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Crimson Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Khorne Red

All matches: Crimson Red equivalents · Khorne Red equivalents

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