Abaddon Black vs Red Brick

Abaddon Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

Red Brick

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09001
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#301720 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red Brick is a little lighter, much more saturated than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Red Brick instead of Abaddon Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Red Brick is a little lighter, much more saturated than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Red Brick?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abaddon Black is a little darker, much 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 Abaddon Black on the colour wheel See Red Brick on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Red Brick

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Red Brick equivalents

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