Translucent Red vs Worn Red

Translucent Red

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-37
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c7224a (estimate)

Worn Red

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Fantasy-Pro
Code
74.023
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f34f72 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Worn Red is noticeably lighter than Translucent Red.

Can I use Worn Red instead of Translucent Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Worn Red is noticeably lighter than Translucent Red.

Can I use Translucent Red instead of Worn Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Translucent Red is noticeably darker.

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 Translucent Red on the colour wheel See Worn Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Translucent Red

Other Tamiya paints close to Worn Red

All matches: Translucent Red equivalents · Worn Red equivalents

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