Resplendent Red vs Burnt Red

Resplendent Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#992426 (estimate)

Burnt Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
008
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a2418 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Resplendent Red.

Can I use Burnt Red instead of Resplendent Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Burnt Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Resplendent Red.

Can I use Resplendent Red instead of Burnt Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Resplendent Red is a little lighter, more saturated, 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 Resplendent Red on the colour wheel See Burnt Red on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Resplendent Red

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