Khorne Red vs Terracotta

Khorne Red

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

Terracotta

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09170
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a3538 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Terracotta is a little lighter, more muted than Khorne Red.

Can I use Terracotta instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Terracotta is a little lighter, more muted than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Terracotta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is a little darker, 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 Terracotta on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Terracotta

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Terracotta equivalents

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