What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Cavalry Brown?

ΔE 21 (loose). Cavalry Brown is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Cavalry Brown

Crimson Hell

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

Cavalry Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.982
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7b3d3b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cavalry Brown is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Cavalry Brown instead of Crimson Hell?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Cavalry Brown is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Cavalry Brown?

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

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Cavalry Brown

Cavalry Brown vs Chestnut Brown (NA42)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Crimson Hell
Cavalry Brown vs Brutal Brown (NA43)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Crimson Hell
Cavalry Brown vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Crimson Hell

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Cavalry Brown equivalents