Infernal Red vs Banner Red

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Banner Red is a little darker, warmer than Infernal Red.

Can I use Banner Red instead of Infernal Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Banner Red is a little darker, warmer than Infernal Red.

Can I use Infernal Red instead of Banner Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Infernal Red is a little lighter, 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.