Fired Clay vs Faded Red

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Faded Red is much more saturated, cooler than Fired Clay.

Can I use Faded Red instead of Fired Clay?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Faded Red is much more saturated, cooler than Fired Clay.

Can I use Fired Clay instead of Faded Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fired Clay is much more muted, 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.