Dirty Red vs Chaotic Red

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chaotic Red is more muted, warmer than Dirty Red.

Can I use Chaotic Red instead of Dirty Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Chaotic Red is more muted, warmer than Dirty Red.

Can I use Dirty Red instead of Chaotic Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dirty Red is more saturated, cooler.

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.