What is the difference between Rotbraun RAL 8012 and Scarlet Red?

ΔE 12 (fair). Scarlet Red is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Scarlet Red

Rotbraun RAL 8012

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

Scarlet Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.012
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a0262e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlet Red is more muted, cooler than Rotbraun RAL 8012.

Can I use Scarlet Red instead of Rotbraun RAL 8012?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Scarlet Red is more muted, cooler than Rotbraun RAL 8012.

Can I use Rotbraun RAL 8012 instead of Scarlet Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rotbraun RAL 8012 is 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.

See Rotbraun RAL 8012 on the colour wheel See Scarlet Red 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 Red
Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Ferrari Red (71.085)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scarlet Red
Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Scarlet (70.817)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Scarlet Red

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Scarlet Red

Scarlet Red vs Dark Rust (ATOM-20047)ATOM · ΔE 8, close · closer than Rotbraun RAL 8012
Scarlet Red vs Rust (IONIC-0156)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Rotbraun RAL 8012
Scarlet Red vs Red (IONIC-0054)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Rotbraun RAL 8012

All matches: Rotbraun RAL 8012 equivalents · Scarlet Red equivalents