Grape Red vs Khorne Red

Grape Red

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0057
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#782f40 (estimate)

Khorne Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a1420 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Khorne Red is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Grape Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Grape Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Khorne Red is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Grape Red.

Can I use Grape Red instead of Khorne Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grape Red is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Grape Red on the colour wheel See Khorne Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Grape Red

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