True Blood vs Wazdakka Red

True Blood

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a01020 (estimate)

Wazdakka Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a81a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wazdakka Red is more muted, cooler than True Blood.

Can I use Wazdakka Red instead of True Blood?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Wazdakka Red is more muted, cooler than True Blood.

Can I use True Blood instead of Wazdakka Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: True Blood is more saturated, 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 True Blood on the colour wheel See Wazdakka Red on the colour wheel

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