Pure Red vs Clear Red

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Clear Red is more muted than Pure Red. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Pure Red is an opaque base/layer paint and Reaper Clear Red is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Clear Red instead of Pure Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Clear Red is more muted than Pure Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Clear Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pure Red is 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.