Mephiston Red vs Burnt Red

Mephiston Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a1a1e (estimate)

Burnt Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
008
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a2418 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Burnt Red is a little darker, much more muted than Mephiston Red.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Burnt Red instead of Mephiston Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Burnt Red is a little darker, much more muted than Mephiston Red.

Can I use Mephiston Red instead of Burnt Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mephiston Red is a little lighter, much more saturated.

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 Mephiston Red on the colour wheel See Burnt Red on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Mephiston Red

Other Citadel paints close to Burnt Red

All matches: Mephiston Red equivalents · Burnt Red equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.