What is the difference between Archangel Red and Ruby Red?

ΔE 39 (loose). Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Archangel Red vs Ruby Red

Archangel Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e02a1a (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 38.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Archangel Red.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Archangel Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 39). Ruby Red is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Archangel Red.

Can I use Archangel Red instead of Ruby Red?

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

See Archangel Red on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Archangel Red

Archangel Red vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ruby Red
Archangel Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Ruby Red
Archangel Red vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Ruby Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

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

All matches: Archangel Red equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents