Word Bearers Red vs Permanent Maroon

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Permanent Maroon is a little darker, more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Permanent Maroon instead of Word Bearers Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Permanent Maroon is a little darker, more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Permanent Maroon?

The same difference applies the other way round: Word Bearers 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.