What is the difference between Astorath Red and Ruby Red?

ΔE 17 (loose). Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Astorath Red vs Ruby Red

Astorath Red

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

Ruby Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA19
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8413c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted than Astorath Red.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Astorath Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is a little lighter, 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 Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red
Astorath Red vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Ruby Red
Astorath Red vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 26, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Ruby Red

Ruby Red vs Tuskgor FurColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Astorath Red
Ruby Red vs Knight-Questor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Astorath Red
Ruby Red vs Mephiston RedColour: Base · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Astorath Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents