Astorath Red vs Gory Red

Astorath Red

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

Gory Red

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.011
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a51c21 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gory Red is noticeably darker than Astorath Red.

Can I use Gory Red instead of Astorath Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Gory Red is noticeably darker than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Gory Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is noticeably lighter.

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 Gory Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Astorath Red

Other Citadel paints close to Gory Red

All matches: Astorath Red equivalents · Gory Red equivalents

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