Khorne Red vs Bloodfest Crimson

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bloodfest Crimson is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Bloodfest Crimson instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Bloodfest Crimson is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Bloodfest Crimson?

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