What is the difference between Astorath Red and Red Flesh?

ΔE 26 (loose). Red Flesh is a little lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Astorath Red vs Red Flesh

Astorath Red

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

Red Flesh

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA03
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c16b5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red Flesh is a little lighter, much more muted than Astorath Red.

Can I use Red Flesh instead of Astorath Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Red Flesh is a little lighter, much more muted than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Red Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is a little darker, much more saturated.

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 Red Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Astorath Red

Astorath Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Red Flesh
Astorath Red vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Red Flesh
Astorath Red vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Red Flesh

Other Citadel paints close to Red Flesh

Red Flesh vs Ratskin FleshColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Astorath Red
Red Flesh vs Cadian FleshtoneColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Astorath Red
Red Flesh vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Astorath Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Red Flesh equivalents