Banshee Brown vs Magnus the Red

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magnus the Red is more saturated, cooler than Banshee Brown.

Can I use Magnus the Red instead of Banshee Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Magnus the Red is more saturated, cooler than Banshee Brown.

Can I use Banshee Brown instead of Magnus the Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Banshee Brown is more muted, 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.