Khorne Red vs Alizarin Crimson Hue

Khorne Red

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

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PR206 / PR122 / PG7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#740915 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Alizarin Crimson Hue is more saturated, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Alizarin Crimson Hue is more saturated, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is 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.

See Khorne Red on the colour wheel See Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

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