Carroburg Crimson vs Red Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 27.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Red Wash is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Carroburg Crimson.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Red Wash instead of Carroburg Crimson?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Red Wash is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Red Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carroburg Crimson is noticeably darker, more muted, 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.