Infernal Red vs Khorne Red

Infernal Red

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

Khorne Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a1420 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Khorne Red is noticeably darker, more muted than Infernal Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Infernal Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Khorne Red is noticeably darker, more muted than Infernal Red.

Can I use Infernal Red instead of Khorne Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Infernal 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 Infernal Red on the colour wheel See Khorne Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Infernal Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Khorne Red

All matches: Infernal Red equivalents · Khorne Red equivalents

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