Targor Rageshade vs Crimson Hell

Targor Rageshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a3a3a (estimate)

Crimson Hell

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA18
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#513140 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Crimson Hell is a little darker, cooler than Targor Rageshade. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Targor Rageshade is a wash/shade and Nocturna Models Crimson Hell is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Targor Rageshade?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Crimson Hell is a little darker, cooler than Targor Rageshade. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Targor Rageshade instead of Crimson Hell?

The same difference applies the other way round: Targor Rageshade is a little lighter, 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.

See Targor Rageshade on the colour wheel See Crimson Hell on the colour wheel

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