Burnished Red vs Velvet Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Velvet Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Burnished Red.

Can I use Velvet Red instead of Burnished Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Velvet Red is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Burnished Red.

Can I use Burnished Red instead of Velvet Red?

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