What is the difference between Pixie Pink and RLM 23 Red?

ΔE 35 (loose). RLM 23 Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pixie Pink vs RLM 23 Red

Pixie Pink

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d85898 (estimate)

RLM 23 Red

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-114
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a46 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 35.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. RLM 23 Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Pixie Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 35). RLM 23 Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use Pixie Pink instead of RLM 23 Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pixie Pink is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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.

See Pixie Pink on the colour wheel See RLM 23 Red on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Pixie Pink

Pixie Pink vs Pink (C-63)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than RLM 23 Red
Pixie Pink vs Pink (H-19)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than RLM 23 Red
Pixie Pink vs Pink (N-19)Acrysion · ΔE 12, fair · closer than RLM 23 Red

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Blood Thorn (Vol. 4)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Pixie Pink
RLM 23 Red vs Wyrmling RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Pixie Pink
RLM 23 Red vs Dragon RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Pixie Pink

All matches: Pixie Pink equivalents · RLM 23 Red equivalents