What is the difference between Astorath Red and RLM 23 Red?

ΔE 15 (fair). RLM 23 Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Astorath Red vs RLM 23 Red

Astorath Red

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

RLM 23 Red

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-414
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a46 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 23 Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Astorath Red.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Astorath Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). RLM 23 Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of RLM 23 Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is a little lighter, 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 Astorath Red on the colour wheel See RLM 23 Red on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Astorath Red

Astorath Red vs Brown (C-7)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Astorath Red vs Brown (H-7)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Astorath Red vs Brown (N-7)Acrysion · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Astorath Red
RLM 23 Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose
RLM 23 Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Air · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · RLM 23 Red equivalents