What is the difference between Space Red and Mephiston Red?

ΔE 18 (loose). Mephiston Red is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Space Red vs Mephiston Red

Space Red

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17034
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c1304a (estimate)

Mephiston Red

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a1a1e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Mephiston Red is noticeably darker, warmer than Space Red.

Can I use Mephiston Red instead of Space Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Mephiston Red is noticeably darker, warmer than Space Red.

Can I use Space Red instead of Mephiston Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Red is noticeably lighter, 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 Space Red on the colour wheel See Mephiston Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Space Red

Space Red vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Mephiston Red
Space Red vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Mephiston Red
Space Red vs Mephiston RedColour: Air · ΔE 18, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mephiston Red

Mephiston Red vs Matt Red (AK11092)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Space Red
Mephiston Red vs Dirty Red (AK11095)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Space Red
Mephiston Red vs Carmine (AK11091)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Space Red

All matches: Space Red equivalents · Mephiston Red equivalents