Khorne Red vs Dark Burgundy

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Burgundy is much more muted, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Dark Burgundy instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Burgundy is much more muted, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Dark Burgundy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is much more saturated, warmer.

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.