Sigvald Burgundy vs Transparent Burgundy

Sigvald Burgundy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#7a1a3a (estimate)

Transparent Burgundy

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Inks
Code
4280
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#6d1130 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Transparent Burgundy is a little darker than Sigvald Burgundy. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Sigvald Burgundy is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Green Stuff World Transparent Burgundy is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Transparent Burgundy instead of Sigvald Burgundy?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Transparent Burgundy is a little darker than Sigvald Burgundy. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Sigvald Burgundy instead of Transparent Burgundy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sigvald Burgundy is a little lighter.

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 Sigvald Burgundy on the colour wheel See Transparent Burgundy on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Sigvald Burgundy

Other Citadel paints close to Transparent Burgundy

All matches: Sigvald Burgundy equivalents · Transparent Burgundy equivalents

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