What is the difference between Viper Brown and Ruby Red?

ΔE 18 (loose). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Viper Brown vs Ruby Red

Viper Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b86a50 (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 17.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ruby Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Viper Brown.

Can I use Ruby Red instead of Viper Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Ruby Red is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Viper Brown.

Can I use Viper Brown instead of Ruby Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Viper Brown is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer.

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 Viper Brown on the colour wheel See Ruby Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Viper Brown

Viper Brown vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ruby Red
Viper Brown vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Ruby Red
Viper Brown vs Leather Brown (NA44)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Ruby Red

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

All matches: Viper Brown equivalents · Ruby Red equivalents