Dragon Blood vs Gal Vorbak Red

Dragon Blood

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
Color Punch
Code
AK11272
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#542737 (estimate)

Gal Vorbak Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a1a24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gal Vorbak Red is more saturated, warmer than Dragon Blood.

Can I use Gal Vorbak Red instead of Dragon Blood?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Gal Vorbak Red is more saturated, warmer than Dragon Blood.

Can I use Dragon Blood instead of Gal Vorbak Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Blood is more muted, 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 Dragon Blood on the colour wheel See Gal Vorbak Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dragon Blood

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