Astorath Red vs Sanguine Scarlet

Astorath Red

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

Sanguine Scarlet

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#97191d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sanguine Scarlet is noticeably darker, more muted than Astorath Red.

Can I use Sanguine Scarlet instead of Astorath Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Sanguine Scarlet is noticeably darker, more muted than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Sanguine Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is noticeably lighter, 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 Sanguine Scarlet on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Astorath Red

Other Citadel paints close to Sanguine Scarlet

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Sanguine Scarlet equivalents

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