Blood Thorn vs Cloud Pink

Blood Thorn

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b9193d (estimate)

Cloud Pink

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09183
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d53e63 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cloud Pink is a little lighter, cooler than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Cloud Pink instead of Blood Thorn?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Cloud Pink is a little lighter, cooler than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Blood Thorn instead of Cloud Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blood Thorn is a little darker, 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.

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