Dead Red vs Sacred Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sacred Scarlet is more saturated, warmer than Dead Red.

Can I use Sacred Scarlet instead of Dead Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Sacred Scarlet is more saturated, warmer than Dead Red.

Can I use Dead Red instead of Sacred Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dead 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.