What is the difference between Rebel Red and Chestnut Brown?

ΔE 27 (loose). Chestnut Brown is much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rebel Red vs Chestnut Brown

Rebel Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a1840 (estimate)

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA42
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a393a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chestnut Brown is much more muted, warmer than Rebel Red.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Rebel Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Chestnut Brown is much more muted, warmer than Rebel Red.

Can I use Rebel Red instead of Chestnut Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rebel Red is much more saturated, cooler.

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 Rebel Red on the colour wheel See Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Rebel Red

Rebel Red vs Red Purple (NA20)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Chestnut Brown
Rebel Red vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Chestnut Brown
Rebel Red vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 30, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Fur BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rebel Red
Chestnut Brown vs Carnelian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rebel Red
Chestnut Brown vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rebel Red

All matches: Rebel Red equivalents · Chestnut Brown equivalents