Berserker Red vs Charred Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Charred Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted than Berserker Red.

Can I use Charred Brown instead of Berserker Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Charred Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted than Berserker Red.

Can I use Berserker Red instead of Charred Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Berserker Red is noticeably darker, 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.