Pure Red vs Bold Pyrrole Red

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Bold Pyrrole Red is a little lighter than Pure Red.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Bold Pyrrole Red instead of Pure Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Bold Pyrrole Red is a little lighter than Pure Red.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Bold Pyrrole Red?

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

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.