Word Bearers Red vs Violet Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Violet Oxide is more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Violet Oxide instead of Word Bearers Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Violet Oxide is more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Violet Oxide?

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