What is the difference between Alizarin Crimson and Dark Vermilion?

ΔE 10 (close). Dark Vermilion is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alizarin Crimson vs Dark Vermilion

Alizarin Crimson

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b60520 (estimate)

Dark Vermilion

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.947
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b3272f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Vermilion is more muted than Alizarin Crimson.

Can I use Dark Vermilion instead of Alizarin Crimson?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Dark Vermilion is more muted than Alizarin Crimson.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson instead of Dark Vermilion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alizarin Crimson 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.

See Alizarin Crimson on the colour wheel See Dark Vermilion on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Alizarin Crimson

Alizarin Crimson vs Vermilion (70.909)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Vermilion
Alizarin Crimson vs Red RLM23 (71.003)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Vermilion
Alizarin Crimson vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dark Vermilion

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dark Vermilion

Dark Vermilion vs Pale Carmine Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair
Dark Vermilion vs Cartacci Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair
Dark Vermilion vs Magenta (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Alizarin Crimson equivalents · Dark Vermilion equivalents