What is the difference between Space Red and Crimson?

ΔE 17 (loose). Crimson is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Space Red vs Crimson

Space Red

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17034
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c1304a (estimate)

Crimson

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.018
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d3336e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Crimson is a little lighter, cooler than Space Red.

Can I use Crimson instead of Space Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Crimson is a little lighter, cooler than Space Red.

Can I use Space Red instead of Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Red is a little darker, 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 Space Red on the colour wheel See Crimson on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Space Red

Space Red vs Red (71.102)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Crimson
Space Red vs Sunset Red (70.802)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Crimson
Space Red vs Dark Vermilion (70.947)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Crimson

Other AK Interactive paints close to Crimson

Crimson vs Magenta (AK11067)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Space Red
Crimson vs Reddish Orange (AK17035)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 23, loose
Crimson vs Intense Pink (AK11065)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 23, loose

All matches: Space Red equivalents · Crimson equivalents