Wine Red vs Encarmine Red

How close are they?

ΔE 15.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Encarmine Red is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Wine Red.

Can I use Encarmine Red instead of Wine Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Encarmine Red is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Wine Red.

Can I use Wine Red instead of Encarmine Red?

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