Baal Red vs Fluor Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fluor Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Baal Red. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Baal Red is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Green Stuff World Fluor Red is a fluorescent or effect paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Fluor Red instead of Baal Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Fluor Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Baal Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Baal Red instead of Fluor Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baal 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.