Paint equivalent guide

Carroburg Crimson Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) shade #BE80A4

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Carroburg Crimson?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Carroburg Crimson in the current local catalogue is Magenta Tone from Army Painter (Delta-E 29.7).

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.

Armies using Carroburg Crimson

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Vallejo, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Carroburg Crimson equivalent is Druchii Violet (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 13.1). For the Carroburg Crimson equivalent Vallejo, the closest Vallejo option in our database. The best Carroburg Crimson Army Painter equivalent is Soft Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 33.7).

  • Closest equivalent: Druchii Violet (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 13.1
  • Vallejo equivalent: the closest Vallejo option in our database
  • Army Painter equivalent: Soft Tone (Army Painter) – ΔE 33.7

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Carroburg Crimson equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.