Bloodmoon Red vs Baal Red

Bloodmoon Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Speedpaint
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#e52c2a (estimate)

Baal Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#c8202a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Baal Red is a little darker, more muted than Bloodmoon Red.

Can I use Baal Red instead of Bloodmoon Red?

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

Can I use Bloodmoon Red instead of Baal Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bloodmoon Red is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Bloodmoon Red on the colour wheel See Baal Red on the colour wheel

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