What is the difference between RLM 23 Red and Lipstick?

ΔE 12 (fair). Lipstick is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 23 Red vs Lipstick

RLM 23 Red

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-114
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c81a46 (estimate)

Lipstick

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.029
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d73164 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Lipstick is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 23 Red.

Can I use Lipstick instead of RLM 23 Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Lipstick is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 23 Red.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Lipstick?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 23 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 RLM 23 Red on the colour wheel See Lipstick on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Sunset Red (70.802)Model Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Lipstick
RLM 23 Red vs Red (71.102)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Lipstick
RLM 23 Red vs Vermilion (70.909)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Lipstick

Lipstick vs RLM 23 Red (H-414)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 12, fair
Lipstick vs Wine Red (C-100)Mr. Color · ΔE 18, loose
Lipstick vs Wine Red (N-43)Acrysion · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: RLM 23 Red equivalents · Lipstick equivalents