What is the difference between Alizarin Crimson Hue and Flat Red?

ΔE 9 (close). Flat Red is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Flat Red

Alizarin Crimson Hue

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E022
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a1a2e (estimate)

Flat Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.957
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9d2830 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flat Red is a little lighter than Alizarin Crimson Hue.

Can I use Flat Red instead of Alizarin Crimson Hue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Flat Red is a little lighter than Alizarin Crimson Hue.

Can I use Alizarin Crimson Hue instead of Flat Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alizarin Crimson Hue is a little darker.

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 Alizarin Crimson Hue on the colour wheel See Flat Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Alizarin Crimson Hue

Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Red (71.269)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Flat Red
Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Carmine Red (70.908)Model Color · ΔE 9, close
Alizarin Crimson Hue vs Scarlet Red (72.012)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Flat Red

Flat Red vs Red Oxide (S37)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close · closer than Alizarin Crimson Hue
Flat Red vs Burnt Orange (037)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair
Flat Red vs Burnt Red (008)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Alizarin Crimson Hue equivalents · Flat Red equivalents