Skyshard vs Interference Red (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Skyshard is an opaque base/layer paint and Golden Interference Red (Fine) is a pearl paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Interference Red (Fine) instead of Skyshard?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Skyshard instead of Interference Red (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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.