Khorne Red vs Perylene Violet

Khorne Red

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

Perylene Violet

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Pure Pigments
Code
Pure Pigments
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6e383a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Perylene Violet is a little lighter, much more muted than Khorne Red.

Can I use Perylene Violet instead of Khorne Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Perylene Violet is a little lighter, much more muted than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Perylene Violet?

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

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Perylene Violet

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Perylene Violet equivalents

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