Spiritstone Red vs Fiery Red Ink

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fiery Red Ink is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Spiritstone Red. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Spiritstone Red is a technical paint or medium and Nocturna Models Fiery Red Ink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Fiery Red Ink instead of Spiritstone Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Fiery Red Ink is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Spiritstone Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Spiritstone Red instead of Fiery Red Ink?

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