Paint comparison
Khorne Red vs The Army Painter Dragon Red
A side-by-side comparison of Citadel Khorne Red and The Army Painter Dragon Red — swatches, the CIEDE2000 colour difference, and which one to reach for.
Khorne Red
ΔE 11.2
Approximate Dragon Red
Which should you use?
Dragon Red is only an approximate substitute for Khorne Red. Reach for it in a pinch, but expect a visible difference side by side.
Dragon Red is the lighter of the two, so if you're layering, treat it as the highlight side and Khorne Red as the base or shade.
ΔE is measured with CIEDE2000 from approximate, community-referenced swatch colours — close, never exact. Formulation, finish and coverage differ between brands, so always confirm against a physical swatch before committing a whole army to a substitute.
Want the whole range at a glance? See the The Army Painter conversion chart, or run any colour through the Paint Converter.