What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Black Red?

ΔE 8 (close). Black Red is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Black Red

Crimson Hell

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA18
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513140 (estimate)

Black Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.859
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #48282c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Black Red is a little darker, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Black Red instead of Crimson Hell?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Black Red is a little darker, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Black Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell is a little lighter, 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 Crimson Hell on the colour wheel See Black Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Crimson Hell

Crimson Hell vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Black Red
Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex (74.026)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, close · closer than Black Red
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Black Red

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Black Red

Black Red vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, close
Black Red vs Purple Black (NA09)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair
Black Red vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Black Red equivalents