What is the difference between Incursion Orange and Scarlett Red?

ΔE 29 (loose). Scarlett Red is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Incursion Orange vs Scarlett Red

Incursion Orange

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f57808 (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 28.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Scarlett Red is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Incursion Orange.

Can I use Scarlett Red instead of Incursion Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Scarlett Red is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Incursion Orange.

Can I use Incursion Orange instead of Scarlett Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Incursion Orange is noticeably 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 Incursion Orange on the colour wheel See Scarlett Red on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Incursion Orange

Incursion Orange vs Orange Rust (NA23)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Scarlett Red
Incursion Orange vs Sulfide Yellow (NA24)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 32, loose
Incursion Orange vs Demon Red (NA21)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 35, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Scarlett Red

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

All matches: Incursion Orange equivalents · Scarlett Red equivalents