What is the difference between Alizarin Crimson and Vermilion?

ΔE 7 (close). Vermilion is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alizarin Crimson vs Vermilion

Alizarin Crimson

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

Vermilion

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.909
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c52832 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Vermilion is a little lighter than Alizarin Crimson.

Can I use Vermilion instead of Alizarin Crimson?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Vermilion is a little lighter than Alizarin Crimson.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson instead of Vermilion?

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

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Alizarin Crimson

Alizarin Crimson vs Red RLM23 (71.003)Model Air · ΔE 8, close
Alizarin Crimson vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 10, close
Alizarin Crimson vs Dark Vermilion (70.947)Model Color · ΔE 10, close

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Vermilion

Vermilion vs Pale Carmine Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than Alizarin Crimson
Vermilion vs Pink Skin (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, fair
Vermilion vs Cartacci Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Alizarin Crimson equivalents · Vermilion equivalents