Pyrrole Red vs Inferno Red

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Inferno Red is a little lighter than Pyrrole Red.

Can I use Inferno Red instead of Pyrrole Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Inferno Red is a little lighter than Pyrrole Red.

Can I use Pyrrole Red instead of Inferno Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pyrrole Red is a little darker.

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.