Cherry Red vs Lipstick

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Lipstick is a little lighter, more muted than Cherry Red.

Can I use Lipstick instead of Cherry Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Lipstick is a little lighter, more muted than Cherry Red.

Can I use Cherry Red instead of Lipstick?

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

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.