Word Bearers Red vs Berserker Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Berserker Red is a little darker, more muted than Word Bearers Red.

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

Can I use Berserker Red instead of Word Bearers Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Berserker Red is a little darker, more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Berserker Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Word Bearers 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.