Umberroot vs Berserker Red

Umberroot

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f2f25 (estimate)

Berserker Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: shadows
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#481112 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Berserker Red is noticeably darker, cooler than Umberroot.

Can I use Berserker Red instead of Umberroot?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Berserker Red is noticeably darker, cooler than Umberroot.

Can I use Umberroot instead of Berserker Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Umberroot is noticeably lighter, 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 Umberroot on the colour wheel See Berserker Red on the colour wheel

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