Sekigahara vs Astorath Red

Sekigahara

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#cd594f (estimate)

Astorath Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c83a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Astorath Red is a little darker, more saturated than Sekigahara.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Sekigahara?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Astorath Red is a little darker, more saturated than Sekigahara.

Can I use Sekigahara instead of Astorath Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sekigahara is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Sekigahara on the colour wheel See Astorath Red on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Sekigahara

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Astorath Red

All matches: Sekigahara equivalents · Astorath Red equivalents

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