Burning Ore vs Scarlett Red

Burning Ore

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ed5717 (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 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Scarlett Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Burning Ore.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Burning Ore?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Scarlett Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Burning Ore.

Can I use Burning Ore instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burning Ore 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.

See Burning Ore on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Burning Ore

Other Army Painter paints close to Scarlett Red

All matches: Burning Ore equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents

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