Infernal Red vs Rebel Red

Infernal Red

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17037
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#982937 (estimate)

Rebel Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a1840 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Rebel Red is a little darker, cooler than Infernal Red.

Can I use Rebel Red instead of Infernal Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Rebel Red is a little darker, cooler than Infernal Red.

Can I use Infernal Red instead of Rebel Red?

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

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.

See Infernal Red on the colour wheel See Rebel Red on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Infernal Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rebel Red

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