Red vs Evil Sunz Scarlet

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Evil Sunz Scarlet is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Red.

Can I use Evil Sunz Scarlet instead of 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, cooler than Red.

Can I use Red instead of Evil Sunz Scarlet?

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