Wild Rider Red vs Shine Red

Wild Rider Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e83a2a (estimate)

Shine Red

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-79
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ed1c24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Shine Red is more saturated than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Shine Red instead of Wild Rider Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Shine Red is more saturated than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Wild Rider Red instead of Shine Red?

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

See Wild Rider Red on the colour wheel See Shine Red on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Wild Rider Red

Other Citadel paints close to Shine Red

All matches: Wild Rider Red equivalents · Shine Red equivalents

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