Wazdakka Red vs Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Red is much more muted, warmer than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use Red instead of Wazdakka Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Red is much more muted, warmer than Wazdakka Red.

Can I use Wazdakka Red instead of Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wazdakka Red is much more saturated, 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.