Banner Red vs Dark Crimson

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Crimson is a little darker, more muted than Banner Red.

Can I use Dark Crimson instead of Banner Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dark Crimson is a little darker, more muted than Banner Red.

Can I use Banner Red instead of Dark Crimson?

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