Pure Red vs Molten Lava

Pure Red

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code
AMMO.F-527
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ee3130 (estimate)

Molten Lava

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ea4326 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Molten Lava is warmer than Pure Red.

Can I use Molten Lava instead of Pure Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Molten Lava is warmer than Pure Red.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Molten Lava?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pure Red is 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.

See Pure Red on the colour wheel See Molten Lava on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Pure Red

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Molten Lava

All matches: Pure Red equivalents · Molten Lava equivalents

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