What is the difference between Wazdakka Red and RLM 23 Red?

ΔE 12 (fair). RLM 23 Red is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wazdakka Red vs RLM 23 Red

Wazdakka Red

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a81a3a (estimate)

RLM 23 Red

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-114
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a46 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 23 Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Wazdakka Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). RLM 23 Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use Wazdakka Red instead of RLM 23 Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wazdakka Red is a little darker, more muted.

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 Wazdakka Red on the colour wheel See RLM 23 Red on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Wazdakka Red

Wazdakka Red vs Wine Red (C-100)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Wazdakka Red vs Wine Red (N-43)Acrysion · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Wazdakka Red vs Red FS11136 (H-327)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than RLM 23 Red

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 15, fair
RLM 23 Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose
RLM 23 Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Air · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Wazdakka Red equivalents · RLM 23 Red equivalents