Khorne Red vs Purple

Khorne Red

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

Purple

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Pure Pigments
Code
Pure Pigments
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a2294c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Purple instead of Khorne Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Purple is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is noticeably darker, more muted, 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.

See Khorne Red on the colour wheel See Purple on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Purple

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Purple equivalents

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