Khorne Red vs Redwood Brown

Khorne Red

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

Redwood Brown

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1832
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4b1004 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Redwood Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Redwood Brown instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Redwood Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Redwood Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is a little lighter, 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 Redwood Brown on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Redwood Brown

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Redwood Brown equivalents

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