What is the difference between Rotbraun RAL 8012 and Scarlet?

ΔE 9 (close). Scarlet is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Scarlet

Rotbraun RAL 8012

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20046
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a72f1f (estimate)

Scarlet

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.817
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c03734 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Scarlet is a little lighter, cooler than Rotbraun RAL 8012.

Can I use Scarlet instead of Rotbraun RAL 8012?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Scarlet is a little lighter, cooler than Rotbraun RAL 8012.

Can I use Rotbraun RAL 8012 instead of Scarlet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rotbraun RAL 8012 is a little darker, 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.

See Rotbraun RAL 8012 on the colour wheel See Scarlet on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Rotbraun RAL 8012

Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Scarlet
Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Ferrari Red (71.085)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scarlet
Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Dark Vermilion (70.947)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Scarlet

Scarlet vs Red (IONIC-0054)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Rotbraun RAL 8012
Scarlet vs Carmine (ATOM-20032)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Rotbraun RAL 8012
Scarlet vs Blood Moon Red (IONIC-0056)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 10, close

All matches: Rotbraun RAL 8012 equivalents · Scarlet equivalents