Reddish Grey vs Venom Wyrm

Reddish Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11017
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6f6451 (estimate)

Venom Wyrm

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#52533b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Venom Wyrm is a little darker, cooler than Reddish Grey.

Can I use Venom Wyrm instead of Reddish Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Venom Wyrm is a little darker, cooler than Reddish Grey.

Can I use Reddish Grey instead of Venom Wyrm?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reddish Grey is a little 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 Grey on the colour wheel See Venom Wyrm on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Reddish Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Venom Wyrm

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