Blood for the Blood God vs Satin Varnish

Blood for the Blood God

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#8a1018 (estimate)

Satin Varnish

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
70.522
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#dcdcdc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 82.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Satin Varnish is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Blood for the Blood God.

Can I use Satin Varnish instead of Blood for the Blood God?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 82). Satin Varnish is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Blood for the Blood God.

Can I use Blood for the Blood God instead of Satin Varnish?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blood for the Blood God is noticeably darker, much 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 Blood for the Blood God on the colour wheel See Satin Varnish on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blood for the Blood God

Other Citadel paints close to Satin Varnish

All matches: Blood for the Blood God equivalents · Satin Varnish equivalents

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