What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Burnt Red?

ΔE 13 (fair). Burnt Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Burnt Red

Crimson Hell

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

Burnt Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.814
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #683339 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Burnt Red instead of Crimson Hell?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Burnt Red is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Burnt Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell is a little darker, more muted, 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 Burnt 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 Burnt Red
Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex (74.026)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, close · closer than Burnt Red
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Burnt Red

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Burnt Red

Burnt Red vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Crimson Hell
Burnt Red vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, fair
Burnt Red vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Burnt Red equivalents