What is the difference between Dead Red and Squig Orange?

ΔE 15 (loose). Squig Orange is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dead Red vs Squig Orange

Dead Red

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

Squig Orange

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d85a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Squig Orange is a little darker, warmer than Dead Red.

Can I use Squig Orange instead of Dead Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Squig Orange is a little darker, warmer than Dead Red.

Can I use Dead Red instead of Squig Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dead Red is a little lighter, cooler.

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 Squig Orange on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dead Red

Dead Red vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Squig Orange
Dead Red vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 15, loose
Dead Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Layer · ΔE 17, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Squig Orange

Squig Orange vs Amaranth Red (AK11086)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dead Red
Squig Orange vs Burn Orange (AK11079)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dead Red
Squig Orange vs Warm Orange (AK17009)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dead Red

All matches: Dead Red equivalents · Squig Orange equivalents