Moonpetal vs Emperor Red

Moonpetal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c25e78 (estimate)

Emperor Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a03042 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emperor Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Moonpetal.

Can I use Emperor Red instead of Moonpetal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Emperor Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Moonpetal.

Can I use Moonpetal instead of Emperor Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moonpetal is noticeably lighter, 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 Moonpetal on the colour wheel See Emperor Red on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Moonpetal

Other Army Painter paints close to Emperor Red

All matches: Moonpetal equivalents · Emperor Red equivalents

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