The stored digital swatch for Khorne Red is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone. Green Stuff World Sangria Red is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Doombull Brown and Wazdakka Red, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Khorne Red equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Khorne Red's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Sangria Red, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Wine Red, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Gory Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Basilisk Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.2).
The stored swatch for Green Stuff World Sangria Red is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Khorne Red. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Revell
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Khorne Red?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Sangria Red at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Khorne Red?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Gory Red at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Khorne Red?
The approximate digital swatch for Khorne Red is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #650001). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Khorne Red with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wazdakka Red for a lighter step and Doombull Brown for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.