Word Bearers Red vs Hull Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hull Red is a little lighter, much more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Hull Red instead of Word Bearers Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Hull Red is a little lighter, much more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Hull Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Word Bearers Red is a little darker, much 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.