Wild Rider Red vs Primary Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Primary Magenta is a little darker, more muted than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Primary Magenta instead of Wild Rider Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Primary Magenta is a little darker, more muted than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Wild Rider Red instead of Primary Magenta?

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

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.