What is the difference between RLM 23 Red and Sunset Red?

ΔE 10 (close). Sunset Red is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 23 Red vs Sunset Red

RLM 23 Red

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

Sunset Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.802
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bd2451 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sunset Red is more muted, cooler than RLM 23 Red.

Can I use Sunset Red instead of RLM 23 Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Sunset Red is more muted, cooler than RLM 23 Red.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Sunset Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 23 Red is more saturated, 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 Sunset Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 23 Red

RLM 23 Red vs Red (71.102)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 23 Red vs Lipstick (74.029)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 12, fair
RLM 23 Red vs Vermilion (70.909)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sunset Red

Sunset Red vs RLM 23 Red (H-414)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close
Sunset Red vs Wine Red (C-100)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Sunset Red vs Wine Red (N-43)Acrysion · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: RLM 23 Red equivalents · Sunset Red equivalents