Archangel Red vs Inktense Red

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Inktense Red is more saturated than Archangel Red. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Archangel Red is an opaque base/layer paint and Scale75 Inktense Red is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Inktense Red instead of Archangel Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Inktense Red is more saturated than Archangel Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Archangel Red instead of Inktense Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Archangel Red is more muted.

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.