Murder Scene vs Burgundy

Murder Scene

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a2a40 (estimate)

Burgundy

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Dipping Inks
Code
4237
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#502733 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burgundy is a little darker, more muted than Murder Scene.

Can I use Burgundy instead of Murder Scene?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Burgundy is a little darker, more muted than Murder Scene.

Can I use Murder Scene instead of Burgundy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Murder Scene 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.

See Murder Scene on the colour wheel See Burgundy on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Murder Scene

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All matches: Murder Scene equivalents · Burgundy equivalents

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