Wazdakka Red vs Emperor Red

Wazdakka Red

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

Emperor Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a03042 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Emperor Red is more muted than Wazdakka Red.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Emperor Red instead of Wazdakka Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Emperor Red is more muted than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use Wazdakka Red instead of Emperor Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wazdakka Red is 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 Emperor Red on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Wazdakka Red

Other Citadel paints close to Emperor Red

All matches: Wazdakka Red equivalents · Emperor Red equivalents

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