What is the difference between Cartacci Red and Vermilion?

ΔE 11 (fair). Vermilion is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cartacci Red vs Vermilion

Cartacci Red

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b11015 (estimate)

Vermilion

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

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vermilion is a little lighter, cooler than Cartacci Red.

Can I use Vermilion instead of Cartacci Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Vermilion is a little lighter, cooler than Cartacci Red.

Can I use Cartacci Red instead of Vermilion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cartacci Red 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.

See Cartacci Red on the colour wheel See Vermilion on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Cartacci Red

Cartacci Red vs Red RLM23 (71.003)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Vermilion
Cartacci Red vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Vermilion
Cartacci Red vs Clear Orange (70.956)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Vermilion

Vermilion vs Pale Carmine Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cartacci Red
Vermilion vs Alizarin Crimson (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cartacci Red
Vermilion vs Pink Skin (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Cartacci Red

All matches: Cartacci Red equivalents · Vermilion equivalents