Khorne Red vs Amethyst Rose

Khorne Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a1420 (estimate)

Amethyst Rose

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93211
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5f211b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amethyst Rose is more muted, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Amethyst Rose instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Amethyst Rose is more muted, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Amethyst Rose?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is 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 Khorne Red on the colour wheel See Amethyst Rose on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Amethyst Rose

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Amethyst Rose equivalents

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