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The closest cross-brand equivalent to Khorne Red in the current local catalogue is WINE RED from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.83).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
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), AK Interactive, 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 Khorne Red equivalent is WINE RED (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.8). For the Khorne Red equivalent Vallejo, Hull Red (70.985) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.9). The best Khorne Red Army Painter equivalent is Vampire Red (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Khorne Red 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.