What is the difference between Legendary Red and Ruby Red?

ΔE 34 (loose). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Legendary Red vs Ruby Red

Legendary Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ea3a30 (estimate)

Ruby Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA19
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8413c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted than Legendary Red.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Legendary Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted than Legendary Red.

Can I use Legendary Red instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Legendary Red is noticeably lighter, much 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.

See Legendary Red on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Legendary Red

Legendary Red vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Ruby Red
Legendary Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Ruby Red
Legendary Red vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Ruby Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

Ruby Red vs Topaz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Legendary Red
Ruby Red vs Ruddy Terra (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Legendary Red
Ruby Red vs Resplendent RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Legendary Red

All matches: Legendary Red equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents