Wild Rider Red vs C.P. Cadmium Red Light

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. C.P. Cadmium Red Light is a little lighter, more saturated than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use C.P. Cadmium Red Light instead of Wild Rider Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). C.P. Cadmium Red Light is a little lighter, more saturated than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Wild Rider Red instead of C.P. Cadmium Red Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wild Rider Red is a little 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.