Carroburg Crimson vs Battle Mud Wash

Carroburg Crimson

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a2a4a (estimate)

Battle Mud Wash

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Washes
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#887a6c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 45.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Battle Mud Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Battle Mud Wash instead of Carroburg Crimson?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 45). Battle Mud Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Battle Mud Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carroburg Crimson is noticeably darker, much more saturated, 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.

See Carroburg Crimson on the colour wheel See Battle Mud Wash on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Carroburg Crimson

Other Citadel paints close to Battle Mud Wash

All matches: Carroburg Crimson equivalents · Battle Mud Wash equivalents

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