Chipping vs US Earth Red

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. US Earth Red is a little lighter, more muted than Chipping.

Can I use US Earth Red instead of Chipping?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). US Earth Red is a little lighter, more muted than Chipping.

Can I use Chipping instead of US Earth Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chipping is a little darker, more saturated.

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.