Khorne Red vs Muddy Clay

Khorne Red

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

Muddy Clay

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09169
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5e1831 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Muddy Clay is more muted, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Muddy Clay instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Muddy Clay is more muted, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Muddy Clay?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is more saturated, 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 Muddy Clay on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Muddy Clay

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Muddy Clay equivalents

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