Imperial Red vs Amaranth Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Amaranth Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Imperial Red.

Can I use Amaranth Red instead of Imperial Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Amaranth Red is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Imperial Red.

Can I use Imperial Red instead of Amaranth Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imperial Red is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.