What is the difference between Scarlet Red and Squig Orange?

ΔE 8 (close). Squig Orange is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Scarlet Red vs Squig Orange

Scarlet Red

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11087
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d04634 (estimate)

Squig Orange

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d85a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Squig Orange is a little lighter than Scarlet Red.

Can I use Squig Orange instead of Scarlet Red?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Squig Orange is a little lighter than Scarlet Red.

Can I use Scarlet Red instead of Squig Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Scarlet Red is a little 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 Scarlet Red on the colour wheel See Squig Orange on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Scarlet Red

Scarlet Red vs Astorath RedColour: Dry · ΔE 8, close
Scarlet Red vs Angron Red ClearColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair
Scarlet Red vs Evil Sunz ScarletColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Squig Orange

Squig Orange vs Amaranth Red (AK11086)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Scarlet Red
Squig Orange vs Burn Orange (AK11079)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 6, close · closer than Scarlet Red
Squig Orange vs Warm Orange (AK17009)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close · closer than Scarlet Red

All matches: Scarlet Red equivalents · Squig Orange equivalents