Word Bearers Red vs Nocturnal Red

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Nocturnal Red is more muted than Word Bearers Red.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Nocturnal Red instead of Word Bearers Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Nocturnal Red is more muted than Word Bearers Red.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of Nocturnal Red?

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.