What is the difference between Wyrmling Red and RLM 23 Red?

ΔE 10 (close). RLM 23 Red is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wyrmling Red vs RLM 23 Red

Wyrmling Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d83848 (estimate)

RLM 23 Red

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-114
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a46 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 23 Red is a little darker, cooler than Wyrmling Red.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Wyrmling Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). RLM 23 Red is a little darker, cooler than Wyrmling Red.

Can I use Wyrmling Red instead of RLM 23 Red?

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.

See Wyrmling Red on the colour wheel See RLM 23 Red on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Wyrmling Red

Wyrmling Red vs RLM 23 Red (H-414)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close
Wyrmling Red vs Brown (C-7)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close
Wyrmling Red vs Brown (H-7)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Blood Thorn (Vol. 4)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Wyrmling Red
RLM 23 Red vs Dragon RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair
RLM 23 Red vs Blood ChaliceWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Wyrmling Red equivalents · RLM 23 Red equivalents