Pure Red vs Astorath Red

Pure Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b90119 (estimate)

Astorath Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c83a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Astorath Red is a little lighter, more muted than Pure Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Pure Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Astorath Red is a little lighter, more muted than Pure Red.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Astorath Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pure Red is a little darker, 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 Pure Red on the colour wheel See Astorath Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Pure Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Astorath Red

All matches: Pure Red equivalents · Astorath Red equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.