Burning Ore vs Phoenix Red

Burning Ore

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ed5717 (estimate)

Phoenix Red

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c7412d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phoenix Red is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Burning Ore.

Can I use Phoenix Red instead of Burning Ore?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Phoenix Red is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Burning Ore.

Can I use Burning Ore instead of Phoenix Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burning Ore is a little 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 Burning Ore on the colour wheel See Phoenix Red on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Burning Ore

Other Army Painter paints close to Phoenix Red

All matches: Burning Ore equivalents · Phoenix Red equivalents

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