Pure Red vs Evil Sunz Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Evil Sunz Scarlet is a little darker, more muted than Pure Red.

Can I use Evil Sunz Scarlet instead of Pure Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Evil Sunz Scarlet is a little darker, more muted than Pure Red.

Can I use Pure Red instead of Evil Sunz Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pure Red is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.