Burnished Red vs Wyldwood

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wyldwood is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Burnished Red.

Can I use Wyldwood instead of Burnished Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Wyldwood is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Burnished Red.

Can I use Burnished Red instead of Wyldwood?

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