Chaotic Red vs Steel Legion Drab

Chaotic Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#644245 (estimate)

Steel Legion Drab

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5a4a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel Legion Drab is warmer than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Steel Legion Drab instead of Chaotic Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Steel Legion Drab is warmer than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Chaotic Red instead of Steel Legion Drab?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chaotic Red is 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.

See Chaotic Red on the colour wheel See Steel Legion Drab on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Chaotic Red

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