Antares Red vs Sanctuary Red

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Sanctuary Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Antares Red.

Can I use Sanctuary Red instead of Antares Red?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Sanctuary Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Antares Red.

Can I use Antares Red instead of Sanctuary Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Antares Red is a little darker, 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.