Night Black vs Evil Red

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Evil Red is a little darker, warmer than Night Black.

Can I use Evil Red instead of Night Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Evil Red is a little darker, warmer than Night Black.

Can I use Night Black instead of Evil Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Night Black 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.