Khorne Red vs Bloodstain Red

Khorne Red

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

Bloodstain Red

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09133
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#54181a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bloodstain Red is a little darker, more muted than Khorne Red.

Can I use Bloodstain Red instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Bloodstain Red is a little darker, more muted than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Bloodstain Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Bloodstain Red on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Bloodstain Red

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Bloodstain Red equivalents

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