Medium Rust vs Sacred Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sacred Scarlet is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Medium Rust.

Can I use Sacred Scarlet instead of Medium Rust?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Sacred Scarlet is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Medium Rust.

Can I use Medium Rust instead of Sacred Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Rust is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.