Encarmine Red vs Carmine Blades

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Carmine Blades is a little darker, more muted than Encarmine Red.

Can I use Carmine Blades instead of Encarmine Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Carmine Blades is a little darker, more muted than Encarmine Red.

Can I use Encarmine Red instead of Carmine Blades?

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

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.