What is the difference between Raging Rose and Ruby Red?

ΔE 19 (loose). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Raging Rose vs Ruby Red

Raging Rose

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e55d5a (estimate)

Ruby Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA19
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8413c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is noticeably darker, more muted than Raging Rose.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Raging Rose?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, more muted than Raging Rose.

Can I use Raging Rose instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Raging Rose is noticeably lighter, 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.

See Raging Rose on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Raging Rose

Raging Rose vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Ruby Red
Raging Rose vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Ruby Red
Raging Rose vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 21, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

Ruby Red vs Topaz SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Raging Rose
Ruby Red vs Ruddy Terra (Vol. 2)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Raging Rose
Ruby Red vs Resplendent RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Raging Rose

All matches: Raging Rose equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents