Wild Rider Red vs Cadmium Red Medium Hue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cadmium Red Medium Hue is a little darker, more saturated than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Cadmium Red Medium Hue instead of Wild Rider Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Cadmium Red Medium Hue is a little darker, more saturated than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Wild Rider Red instead of Cadmium Red Medium Hue?

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