Wyrmling Red vs Mindcrime Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mindcrime Magenta is a little darker, cooler than Wyrmling Red.

Can I use Mindcrime Magenta instead of Wyrmling Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Mindcrime Magenta is a little darker, cooler than Wyrmling Red.

Can I use Wyrmling Red instead of Mindcrime Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wyrmling Red is a little lighter, 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.