What is the difference between Deep Red and Pure Red?

ΔE 12 (fair). Pure Red is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Red vs Pure Red

Deep Red

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11088
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e12d29 (estimate)

Pure Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b90119 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pure Red is noticeably darker, more muted than Deep Red.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Deep Red?

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

Can I use Deep Red instead of Pure Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated.

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 Deep Red on the colour wheel See Pure Red on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Deep Red

Deep Red vs Legendary RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Pure Red
Deep Red vs Pure RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Pure Red
Deep Red vs Archangel RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pure Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Pure Red

Pure Red vs Clear Red (AK11213)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Deep Red
Pure Red vs Blood Red (AK11089)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close · closer than Deep Red
Pure Red vs Brick Red (AK11093)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Deep Red equivalents · Pure Red equivalents