What is the difference between Astorath Red and Clear Red?

ΔE 49 (loose). Clear Red is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Astorath Red vs Clear Red

Astorath Red

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

Clear Red

Brand: Tamiya
Range: X Gloss Acrylic
Code: X-27
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #eb008b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 48.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Clear Red is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Astorath Red.

Can I use Clear Red instead of Astorath Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 49). Clear Red is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Clear Red?

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

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 Clear Red on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Astorath Red

Astorath Red vs Mica Red (TS-39)TS Spray · ΔE 8, close · closer than Clear Red
Astorath Red vs Translucent Red (PS-37)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Clear Red
Astorath Red vs Cherry Red (PS-33)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Clear Red

Other Citadel paints close to Clear Red

Clear Red vs Pink HorrorColour: Layer · ΔE 32, loose · closer than Astorath Red
Clear Red vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 40, loose · closer than Astorath Red
Clear Red vs Emperor's ChildrenColour: Layer · ΔE 42, loose · closer than Astorath Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Clear Red equivalents