Red Ink vs Ink Red

Red Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09210
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#641a18 (estimate)

Ink Red

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.086
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#a5162a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Red Ink.

Can I use Ink Red instead of Red Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Ink Red is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Red Ink.

Can I use Red Ink instead of Ink Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Red Ink is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Red Ink on the colour wheel See Ink Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Red Ink

Other Reaper paints close to Ink Red

All matches: Red Ink equivalents · Ink Red equivalents

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