What is the difference between Demon Red and Crimson?

ΔE 37 (loose). Crimson is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Demon Red vs Crimson

Demon Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA21
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d94c3b (estimate)

Crimson

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.018
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d3336e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 36.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Crimson is a little darker, cooler than Demon Red.

Can I use Crimson instead of Demon Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Crimson is a little darker, cooler than Demon Red.

Can I use Demon Red instead of Crimson?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Demon Red

Demon Red vs Amaranth Red (70.829)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Crimson
Demon Red vs Clear Orange (70.956)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Crimson
Demon Red vs Scarlet (70.817)Model Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Crimson

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Crimson

Crimson vs Red Purple (NA20)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Demon Red
Crimson vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 31, loose · closer than Demon Red
Crimson vs Red Flesh (NA03)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 37, loose

All matches: Demon Red equivalents · Crimson equivalents