Bloodmoon Red vs Crimson

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)

Crimson

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
502
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#a01828 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Crimson is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Bloodmoon Red.

Can I use Crimson instead of Bloodmoon Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Crimson is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Bloodmoon Red.

Can I use Bloodmoon Red instead of Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bloodmoon Red is noticeably lighter, much 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 Bloodmoon Red on the colour wheel See Crimson on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Bloodmoon Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Crimson

All matches: Bloodmoon Red equivalents · Crimson equivalents

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