Matt Red vs Dragon Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dragon Red is more saturated, cooler than Matt Red.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of Matt Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dragon Red is more saturated, cooler than Matt Red.

Can I use Matt Red instead of Dragon Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Red is more muted, 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.