Chimera Red vs Alizarin Crimson Hue

Chimera Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a1a2e (estimate)

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E022
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a1a2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Chimera Red.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Chimera Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Chimera Red.

Can I use Chimera Red instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chimera Red is a little darker, much more muted, 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 Chimera Red on the colour wheel See Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Chimera Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

All matches: Chimera Red equivalents · Alizarin Crimson Hue equivalents

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