Reddish Orange vs Astorath Red

Reddish Orange

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17035
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c23041 (estimate)

Astorath Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c83a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Astorath Red is warmer than Reddish Orange.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Reddish Orange?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Astorath Red is warmer than Reddish Orange.

Can I use Reddish Orange instead of Astorath Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Reddish Orange is cooler.

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 Orange on the colour wheel See Astorath Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Reddish Orange

Other AK Interactive paints close to Astorath Red

All matches: Reddish Orange equivalents · Astorath Red equivalents

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