Astorath Red vs Bold Pyrrole Red

Astorath Red

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

Bold Pyrrole Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
003
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c8202a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Bold Pyrrole Red is more saturated than Astorath Red.

Can I use Bold Pyrrole Red instead of Astorath Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Bold Pyrrole Red is more saturated than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Bold Pyrrole Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is 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 Astorath Red on the colour wheel See Bold Pyrrole Red on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Astorath Red

Other Citadel paints close to Bold Pyrrole Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Bold Pyrrole Red equivalents

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