Pure Red vs Naphthol Red Light

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Naphthol Red Light is a little lighter, more saturated than Pure Red.

Can I use Naphthol Red Light instead of Pure Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Naphthol Red Light is a little lighter, more saturated than Pure Red.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Naphthol Red Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pure Red is a little darker, more muted.

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.