Sigvald Burgundy vs Crimson

Sigvald Burgundy

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

Crimson

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
502
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#a01828 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Crimson is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Sigvald Burgundy.

Can I use Crimson instead of Sigvald Burgundy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Crimson is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Sigvald Burgundy.

Can I use Sigvald Burgundy instead of Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sigvald Burgundy is a little darker, much 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 Sigvald Burgundy on the colour wheel See Crimson on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Sigvald Burgundy

Other Citadel paints close to Crimson

All matches: Sigvald Burgundy equivalents · Crimson equivalents

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