Abomination Gore vs Alizarin Crimson Hue

Abomination Gore

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#992426 (estimate)

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E022
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a1a2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Abomination Gore.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Abomination Gore?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Abomination Gore.

Can I use Abomination Gore instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abomination Gore is a little lighter, more saturated, 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 Abomination Gore on the colour wheel See Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Abomination Gore

Other Army Painter paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

All matches: Abomination Gore equivalents · Alizarin Crimson Hue equivalents

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