What is the difference between Molten Lava and Ruby Red?

ΔE 37 (loose). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Molten Lava vs Ruby Red

Molten Lava

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ea4326 (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 36.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Molten Lava.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Molten Lava?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, much more muted, cooler than Molten Lava.

Can I use Molten Lava instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Molten Lava is noticeably lighter, much 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.

See Molten Lava on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Molten Lava

Molten Lava vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ruby Red
Molten Lava vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Ruby Red
Molten Lava vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Ruby Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

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

All matches: Molten Lava equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents