Infernal Red vs Blood Thorn

Infernal Red

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17037
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#982937 (estimate)

Blood Thorn

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b9193d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blood Thorn is a little lighter, much more saturated than Infernal Red.

Can I use Blood Thorn instead of Infernal Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Blood Thorn is a little lighter, much more saturated than Infernal Red.

Can I use Infernal Red instead of Blood Thorn?

The same difference applies the other way round: Infernal Red is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Infernal Red on the colour wheel See Blood Thorn on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Infernal Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Blood Thorn

All matches: Infernal Red equivalents · Blood Thorn equivalents

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