What is the difference between Basilisk Red and Red Brown?

ΔE 6 (very close). Red Brown is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Basilisk Red vs Red Brown

Basilisk Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #712836 (estimate)

Red Brown

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-47
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6d2e33 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Red Brown is more muted, warmer than Basilisk Red.

Can I use Red Brown instead of Basilisk Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Red Brown is more muted, warmer than Basilisk Red.

Can I use Basilisk Red instead of Red Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basilisk Red is more saturated, 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 Basilisk Red on the colour wheel See Red Brown on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Basilisk Red

Basilisk Red vs Russet (C-81)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Red Brown
Basilisk Red vs Red Brown (N-47)Acrysion · ΔE 6, very close
Basilisk Red vs Russet (N-33)Acrysion · ΔE 7, close

Other Army Painter paints close to Red Brown

Red Brown vs Crusted SoreWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 6, very close
Red Brown vs Camo Brown (WP4040P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
Red Brown vs Chimera RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close

All matches: Basilisk Red equivalents · Red Brown equivalents