Raging Rose vs Astorath Red

Raging Rose

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e55d5a (estimate)

Astorath Red

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

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Astorath Red is noticeably darker, more saturated than Raging Rose.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Raging Rose?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Astorath Red is noticeably darker, more saturated than Raging Rose.

Can I use Raging Rose instead of Astorath Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Raging Rose is noticeably lighter, 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 Raging Rose on the colour wheel See Astorath Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Raging Rose

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