What is the difference between Wyvern Fury and Alizarin Crimson Hue?

ΔE 16 (loose). Alizarin Crimson Hue is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wyvern Fury vs Alizarin Crimson Hue

Wyvern Fury

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c2e3d (estimate)

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PR206 / PR122 / PG7
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #740915 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Alizarin Crimson Hue is noticeably darker, warmer than Wyvern Fury.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Wyvern Fury?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Alizarin Crimson Hue is noticeably darker, warmer than Wyvern Fury.

Can I use Wyvern Fury instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wyvern Fury is noticeably lighter, 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 Wyvern Fury on the colour wheel See Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Wyvern Fury

Wyvern Fury vs Quinacridone Magenta (PR122)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Alizarin Crimson Hue
Wyvern Fury vs Red Oxide (PR101)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Alizarin Crimson Hue
Wyvern Fury vs Quinacridone Burnt OrangeHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Banner Red (WP4131P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Wyvern Fury
Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Encarmine RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Wyvern Fury
Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Beret Maroon (WP4059P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Wyvern Fury

All matches: Wyvern Fury equivalents · Alizarin Crimson Hue equivalents