What is the difference between Angelic Red and Ruby Red?

ΔE 28 (loose). Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Angelic Red vs Ruby Red

Angelic Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d2212c (estimate)

Ruby Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA19
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8413c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted than Angelic Red.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Angelic Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted than Angelic Red.

Can I use Angelic Red instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Angelic Red is a little lighter, much 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.

See Angelic Red on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Angelic Red

Angelic Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ruby Red
Angelic Red vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ruby Red
Angelic Red vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 31, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

Ruby Red vs Topaz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Angelic Red
Ruby Red vs Ruddy Terra (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Angelic Red
Ruby Red vs Resplendent RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Angelic Red

All matches: Angelic Red equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents