Dragon Red vs Centurion Red

Dragon Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c01a28 (estimate)

Centurion Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: highlights
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e83234 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Centurion Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Centurion Red instead of Dragon Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Centurion Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of Centurion Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Red is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Dragon Red on the colour wheel See Centurion Red on the colour wheel

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