Terracotta vs Red

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Red is a little darker, more saturated than Terracotta.

Can I use Red instead of Terracotta?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Red is a little darker, more saturated than Terracotta.

Can I use Terracotta instead of Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Terracotta is a little lighter, 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.