Dead Red vs Astorath Red

Dead Red

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11083
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f05655 (estimate)

Astorath Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c83a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Astorath Red is noticeably darker than Dead Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Dead Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Astorath Red is noticeably darker than Dead Red.

Can I use Dead Red instead of Astorath Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dead Red is noticeably 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 Dead Red on the colour wheel See Astorath Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dead Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Astorath Red

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