Wyrmling Red vs C.P. Cadmium Red Dark

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. C.P. Cadmium Red Dark is a little darker, warmer than Wyrmling Red.

Can I use C.P. Cadmium Red Dark instead of Wyrmling Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). C.P. Cadmium Red Dark is a little darker, warmer than Wyrmling Red.

Can I use Wyrmling Red instead of C.P. Cadmium Red Dark?

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