Blood for the Blood God
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True Blood Army Painter warpaint fanatic effect paint equivalents (#A01010)
True Blood is a glossy blood effect, not a standard opaque red. The closest compatible blood-effect substitute is Blood for the Blood God (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 13.3).
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Which equivalent should you pick for True Blood?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to True Blood in the current local catalogue is Spiritstone Red from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.05).
- Closest overall: Spiritstone Red (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 5.05)
Method
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Limits
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
What to check before replacing this base
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Check gloss, translucency, and wet-blood intensity together
- Use a compatible blood effect rather than a plain red basecoat
- Test the dried finish before applying it across a full unit
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Frequently asked questions
Current best compatible effect: Blood for the Blood God (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 13.3).
No. A standard red paint can miss the gloss, translucency, and wet-finish behaviour that define the effect.
Compare gloss, translucency, and the fresh-blood look together before trusting the colour score on its own.
True Blood is a glossy blood effect, not a standard opaque red. The closest compatible blood-effect substitute is Blood for the Blood God (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 13.3).
Blood effects must stay glossy, translucent, and wet-looking after drying. A plain red paint is not a full replacement even with a low Delta-E.
- Best global replacement: Blood for the Blood God (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 13.3
- Best colour-only result: Dry Blood (Army Painter) – ΔE 13.2
- Best functional alternative: Blood for the Blood God (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 13.3
How should you replace True Blood?
Blood for the Blood God is a wet blood effect. The important checks are gloss, translucency, red intensity, and the way the effect stays fresh-looking after drying.
That makes a standard red paint an incomplete substitute, even when the average swatch colour is near.
Current best compatible effect: Blood for the Blood God (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 13.3. Closest colour-only result: Dry Blood (Army Painter) – ΔE 13.2.
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