Beret Maroon vs Red Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red Oxide is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Red Oxide instead of Beret Maroon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Red Oxide is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Beret Maroon.

Can I use Beret Maroon instead of Red Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beret Maroon is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler.

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.