Red Ochre vs Red

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Red is a little lighter, cooler than Red Ochre.

Can I use Red instead of Red Ochre?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Red is a little lighter, cooler than Red Ochre.

Can I use Red Ochre instead of Red?

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