Pyrrole Red vs Vermilion

Pyrrole Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E003
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d42424 (estimate)

Vermilion

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.909
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c52832 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vermilion is more muted than Pyrrole Red.

Can I use Vermilion instead of Pyrrole Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Vermilion is more muted than Pyrrole Red.

Can I use Pyrrole Red instead of Vermilion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pyrrole Red is more saturated.

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 Pyrrole Red on the colour wheel See Vermilion on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Pyrrole Red

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Vermilion

All matches: Pyrrole Red equivalents · Vermilion equivalents

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