Blood Thorn vs Mayhem Red

Blood Thorn

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

Mayhem Red

Brand
Scale75
Range
Fantasy & Games
Code
SFG03
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a32930 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mayhem Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Mayhem Red instead of Blood Thorn?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Mayhem Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Blood Thorn.

Can I use Blood Thorn instead of Mayhem Red?

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

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