Chimera Red vs Dark Red

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Red is more muted, warmer than Chimera Red.

Can I use Dark Red instead of Chimera Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Red is more muted, warmer than Chimera Red.

Can I use Chimera Red instead of Dark Red?

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.