Astorath Red vs Bright Coral

Astorath Red

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

Bright Coral

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09181
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#db402d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Coral is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Astorath Red.

Can I use Bright Coral instead of Astorath Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Bright Coral is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Bright Coral?

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

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 Bright Coral on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Astorath Red

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Coral

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Bright Coral equivalents

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