Command Red vs Astorath Red

Command Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4049P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b90119 (estimate)

Astorath Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c83a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Astorath Red is a little lighter, more muted than Command Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Command Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Astorath Red is a little lighter, more muted than Command Red.

Can I use Command Red instead of Astorath Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Command Red is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Command Red on the colour wheel See Astorath Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Command Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Astorath Red

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