What is the difference between RLM 23 Red and Witch Purple?

ΔE 31 (loose). Witch Purple is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 23 Red vs Witch Purple

RLM 23 Red

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

Witch Purple

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.028
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d73087 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 31.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Witch Purple is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 23 Red.

Can I use Witch Purple instead of RLM 23 Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Witch Purple is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 23 Red.

Can I use RLM 23 Red instead of Witch Purple?

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 Witch Purple 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 Witch Purple
RLM 23 Red vs Red (71.102)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Witch Purple
RLM 23 Red vs Lipstick (74.029)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Witch Purple

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Witch Purple

Witch Purple vs Pink (C-63)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Witch Purple vs Pink (H-19)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than RLM 23 Red
Witch Purple vs Pink (N-19)Acrysion · ΔE 10, close · closer than RLM 23 Red

All matches: RLM 23 Red equivalents · Witch Purple equivalents