Dragon Red vs Gory Red

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gory Red is a little darker, more muted than Dragon Red.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Gory Red instead of Dragon Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Gory Red is a little darker, more muted than Dragon Red.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of Gory Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Red is a little lighter, 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.