Banner Red vs Alizarin Crimson Hue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little lighter, cooler than Banner Red.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Banner Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little lighter, cooler than Banner Red.

Can I use Banner Red instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Banner Red is a little darker, 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.