Khorne Red vs Clotted Red

Khorne Red

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

Clotted Red

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09134
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#771d19 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Clotted Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Clotted 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). Clotted Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Clotted Red?

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

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 Clotted Red on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Clotted Red

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Clotted Red equivalents

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