Wazdakka Red vs Alizarin Crimson Hue

Wazdakka Red

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

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E022
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a1a2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little darker, more muted than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Wazdakka Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little darker, more muted than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use Wazdakka Red instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wazdakka Red is a little lighter, 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 Wazdakka Red on the colour wheel See Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Wazdakka Red

Other Citadel paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

All matches: Wazdakka Red equivalents · Alizarin Crimson Hue equivalents

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