Chimera Red vs Violet Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Violet Oxide is more muted, warmer than Chimera Red.

Can I use Violet Oxide instead of Chimera Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Violet Oxide is more muted, warmer than Chimera Red.

Can I use Chimera Red instead of Violet Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chimera Red is 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.