Violet Red vs Violet Red

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Violet Red is more saturated, cooler than Violet Red.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Violet Red instead of Violet Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Violet Red is more saturated, cooler than Violet Red.

Can I use Violet Red instead of Violet Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet 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.