Blood Chalice is a rich, mid-toned red with a warm, wine-dark depth — perfect for cloaks, robes, sanguine heraldry and, of course, blood effects. It covers strongly and stays vivid, sitting nicely between a bright red and a dark shade.

At a glance

Best for

• Cloaks, robes and heraldry
• Blood and gore effects
• Warm, rich red schemes

Base it solid, shade with a red wash, then highlight for robes and cloth with a deep, sanguine glow.

A rich red for robes and blood. Pair it with a red wash and an orange-red highlight.