Barak-Nar Burgundy vs Violet Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Violet Oxide is a little lighter, warmer than Barak-Nar Burgundy.

Can I use Violet Oxide instead of Barak-Nar Burgundy?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Violet Oxide is a little lighter, warmer than Barak-Nar Burgundy.

Can I use Barak-Nar Burgundy instead of Violet Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barak-Nar Burgundy is a little darker, 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.