Traitor Red vs Crimson Hell

Traitor Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a2420 (estimate)

Crimson Hell

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA18
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#513140 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Crimson Hell is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Traitor Red.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Traitor Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Crimson Hell is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Traitor Red.

Can I use Traitor Red instead of Crimson Hell?

The same difference applies the other way round: Traitor Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

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 Traitor Red on the colour wheel See Crimson Hell on the colour wheel

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