Khorne Red vs Red Ochre

Khorne Red

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

Red Ochre

Brand
Scale75
Range
Scalecolor Artist
Code
Artist
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#842d23 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Red Ochre instead of Khorne Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Red Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Red Ochre?

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 Red Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Khorne Red

Other Citadel paints close to Red Ochre

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Red Ochre equivalents

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