Chaotic Red vs Nocturnal Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nocturnal Red is more muted, cooler than Chaotic Red.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Nocturnal Red instead of Chaotic Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Nocturnal Red is more muted, cooler than Chaotic Red.

Can I use Chaotic Red instead of Nocturnal Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chaotic Red is more saturated, 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.