Wine Red vs Banner Red

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Banner Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Wine Red.

Can I use Banner Red instead of Wine Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Banner Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Wine Red.

Can I use Wine Red instead of Banner Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wine Red is a little darker, more muted.

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.