What is the difference between Mephiston Red and Demon Red?

ΔE 20 (loose). Demon Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Mephiston Red vs Demon Red

Mephiston Red

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a1a1e (estimate)

Demon Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA21
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d94c3b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Demon Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Mephiston Red.

Can I use Demon Red instead of Mephiston Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Demon Red is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Mephiston Red.

Can I use Mephiston Red instead of Demon Red?

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

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 Mephiston Red on the colour wheel See Demon Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Mephiston Red

Mephiston Red vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Demon Red
Mephiston Red vs Scarlett Red (NA22)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose
Mephiston Red vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 30, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Demon Red

Demon Red vs Squig OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mephiston Red
Demon Red vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close · closer than Mephiston Red
Demon Red vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Mephiston Red

All matches: Mephiston Red equivalents · Demon Red equivalents