Medium Orange vs Sacred Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sacred Scarlet is a little darker, cooler than Medium Orange.

Can I use Sacred Scarlet instead of Medium Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Sacred Scarlet is a little darker, cooler than Medium Orange.

Can I use Medium Orange instead of Sacred Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Orange is a little lighter, 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.