Orange vs Dragon Red

Orange

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17033
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c74843 (estimate)

Dragon Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#be2131 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dragon Red is a little darker, more saturated than Orange.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dragon Red is a little darker, more saturated than Orange.

Can I use Orange instead of Dragon Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange is a little lighter, 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 Orange on the colour wheel See Dragon Red on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Orange

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