Dragon Red vs The Red Baron

Dragon Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#be2131 (estimate)

The Red Baron

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f9423c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. The Red Baron is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use The Red Baron instead of Dragon Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). The Red Baron is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of The Red Baron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Red is noticeably darker, much 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 The Red Baron on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Dragon Red

Other Army Painter paints close to The Red Baron

All matches: Dragon Red equivalents · The Red Baron equivalents

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