Red Oxide vs Red

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Red is a little lighter, cooler than Red Oxide.

Can I use Red instead of Red Oxide?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Red is a little lighter, cooler than Red Oxide.

Can I use Red Oxide instead of Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Red Oxide is a little darker, warmer.

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.