Astorath Red vs Pyrrole Red

Astorath Red

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

Pyrrole Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E003
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d42424 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pyrrole Red is much more saturated than Astorath Red.

Can I use Pyrrole Red instead of Astorath Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Pyrrole Red is much more saturated than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Pyrrole Red?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Astorath Red

Other Citadel paints close to Pyrrole Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Pyrrole Red equivalents

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