What is the difference between Angelic Red and Scarlett Red?

ΔE 13 (fair). Scarlett Red is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Angelic Red vs Scarlett Red

Angelic Red

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d2212c (estimate)

Scarlett Red

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA22
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #dd4a2e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scarlett Red is a little lighter, warmer than Angelic Red.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Angelic Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Scarlett Red is a little lighter, warmer than Angelic Red.

Can I use Angelic Red instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Angelic Red is a little darker, cooler.

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 Angelic Red on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Angelic Red

Angelic Red vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Scarlett Red
Angelic Red vs Ruby Red (NA19)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 28, loose
Angelic Red vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 31, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Scarlett Red

Scarlett Red vs Sacred ScarletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Angelic Red
Scarlett Red vs Molten LavaWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Angelic Red
Scarlett Red vs Legendary RedWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Angelic Red

All matches: Angelic Red equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents