What is the difference between Rebel Red and Ruby Red?

ΔE 23 (loose). Ruby Red is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rebel Red vs Ruby Red

Rebel Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a1840 (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 23.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is noticeably lighter, warmer than Rebel Red.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Rebel Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Ruby Red is noticeably lighter, warmer than Rebel Red.

Can I use Rebel Red instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rebel Red is noticeably darker, 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 Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red
Rebel Red vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose
Rebel Red vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 30, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

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

All matches: Rebel Red equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents