Amaranth Red vs Violent Vermillion

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violent Vermillion is noticeably lighter, more muted than Amaranth Red.

Can I use Violent Vermillion instead of Amaranth Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Violent Vermillion is noticeably lighter, more muted than Amaranth Red.

Can I use Amaranth Red instead of Violent Vermillion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Amaranth Red is noticeably darker, more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.