Vineroot Shade vs Carroburg Crimson

Vineroot Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#461816 (estimate)

Carroburg Crimson

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a2a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Carroburg Crimson is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Vineroot Shade.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Vineroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Carroburg Crimson is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Vineroot Shade.

Can I use Vineroot Shade instead of Carroburg Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vineroot Shade is noticeably darker, much 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 Vineroot Shade on the colour wheel See Carroburg Crimson on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Vineroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Carroburg Crimson

All matches: Vineroot Shade equivalents · Carroburg Crimson equivalents

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