Slaughter Red vs Red Cloak

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red Cloak is more muted, warmer than Slaughter Red.

Can I use Red Cloak instead of Slaughter Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Red Cloak is more muted, warmer than Slaughter Red.

Can I use Slaughter Red instead of Red Cloak?

The same difference applies the other way round: Slaughter Red is 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.