Super Italian Red vs Forged Red

Super Italian Red

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-158
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#db1f26 (estimate)

Forged Red

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.125 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d76e51 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 33.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Forged Red is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Super Italian Red.

Can I use Forged Red instead of Super Italian Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Forged Red is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Super Italian Red.

Can I use Super Italian Red instead of Forged Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Super Italian Red is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler.

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 Super Italian Red on the colour wheel See Forged Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Super Italian Red

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Forged Red

All matches: Super Italian Red equivalents · Forged Red equivalents

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