Pure Red vs Inktense Red

How close are they?

ΔE 4.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Inktense Red is more saturated than Pure Red. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Pure Red is an opaque base/layer paint and Scale75 Inktense 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 Inktense Red instead of Pure Red?

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

Can I use Pure Red instead of Inktense Red?

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