Bloodmoon Red vs Clear Red

How close are they?

ΔE 5.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Clear Red is a little darker than Bloodmoon Red. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Bloodmoon Red is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Reaper Clear Red is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Clear Red instead of Bloodmoon Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Clear Red is a little darker than Bloodmoon Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Bloodmoon Red instead of Clear Red?

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

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.