Reddish Flesh vs Grimoire Purple

Reddish Flesh

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17056
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a4f5b (estimate)

Grimoire Purple

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#663746 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grimoire Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Reddish Flesh.

Can I use Grimoire Purple instead of Reddish Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Grimoire Purple is noticeably darker, cooler than Reddish Flesh.

Can I use Reddish Flesh instead of Grimoire Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reddish Flesh is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Reddish Flesh on the colour wheel See Grimoire Purple on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Reddish Flesh

Other AK Interactive paints close to Grimoire Purple

All matches: Reddish Flesh equivalents · Grimoire Purple equivalents

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