Emperor Red vs Ferrari Red

Emperor Red

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a03042 (estimate)

Ferrari Red

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.085
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ab2f31 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ferrari Red is more saturated, warmer than Emperor Red.

Can I use Ferrari Red instead of Emperor Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Ferrari Red is more saturated, warmer than Emperor Red.

Can I use Emperor Red instead of Ferrari Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor Red is more muted, cooler.

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 Emperor Red on the colour wheel See Ferrari Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Emperor Red

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Ferrari Red

All matches: Emperor Red equivalents · Ferrari Red equivalents

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